No worries , I have the VW connector fully sorted out, thanks to the helpful guys in the shop at the dealership where I bought my car.

/Michael 


Pin # Color          Use by VW (00/01 Polo)

Pin 1 blue/white     Speed signal 

Pin 2                Not used/empty  

Pin 3 grey/white     Car diagnostic system 

Pin 4 brown/red      Keyed +12V (ignition) 

Pin 5 red            +12V  

Pin 6 grey/blue      Illumination (~2V to 12V depending on setting of instrument lighting level) 

Pin 7 red            +12V  

Pin 8 brown          Ground
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/Michael