polo gti turbo timer installation

ken507 · 23-02-2007, 03:17 PM

hi everyone. i'm new to the forums. I recently purchased a Polo GTI late last year.
While i was in Japan on holidays I purchased a 'Pivot' turbo timer that was on sale.

I'm having problems installing it. The main problem being not able to take off the bottom cover behind the steering wheel to get to the key barrel housing.
I've taken off the screws but it won't slide off because the plastic screw panel thing is blocking the way.
Doesn't seem i can take off that bottom cover without taking off the steering wheel.

Any suggestions? Thanks

**Vieussuex** · 23-02-2007, 05:10 PM

i took mine off but broke one side of the clips but it still is ok

**carazy** · 23-02-2007, 08:40 PM

Why are you bothering with a turbo timer? Surely these things have been a waste of time for any turbo car built after 1992 that's not a rotary.

Oh and.. hello all, first post.

**h100vw** · 23-02-2007, 09:20 PM

There is no need to fit one on a VW. A well serviced car wont suffer any issues with the turbo.

syncro · 23-02-2007, 09:29 PM

I don't really know if it will actually work on your Polo as it has an immobilisor and requires the key to be in the ignition.

ken507 · 23-02-2007, 11:23 PM

yo thanks for teh heads up about the immobilisor...have to wait and see i guess.
But a lot of new cars have teh same deal with security and seem to get around it.
As for not needing the timer...even the manual says somewhere to let the car cool down for a couple minutes after hard driving...so turbo timer wont hurt....

**ryan_GTI** · 24-02-2007, 08:00 AM

Just becareful with warranty... i assume they'll blame the turbo timer if any electrical faults come up

**Wand Weaver** · 24-02-2007, 03:45 PM

Originally Posted by ken507

As for not needing the timer...even the manual says somewhere to let the car cool down for a couple minutes after hard driving...so turbo timer wont hurt....

Just take it easy for the last few (5) minutes before you turn it off, and you'll be fine. VWs (and some other Euros) keep the oil pump and/or fans going after you switch off the ignition, further reducing the need for a Turbo Timer.

I also hate to say this (given it's the second time in a few days with respect to an aftermarket component), but Turbo Timers are actually illegal.

**FL00DY** · 26-02-2007, 08:45 AM

You don't need, seriously. Whilst I guess you're right, it can't hurt, it's a massive waste of time. Mind if I asked how much you paid for it? Please don't take this as harsh comments, it's just our advice.

ken507 · 28-02-2007, 02:26 PM

i purchased this:
http://www.lelong.com.my/Auc/List/20...ale4438960.htm

for $90 aud from Japan.

so does anyone have any advice on taking off the bottom cover behind the steering wheel apart from breaking one of the notches?

thanks