How do you charge a Volkswagen Jetta battery?
Charge your Jetta’s battery with a plug-in battery charger. Turn off any accessories that require electricity. Put on safety glasses. With the charger unplugged and switched off, connect the red clamp to the positive terminal on the battery.
What causes a Volkswagen Jetta battery to drain while parked?
Volkswagen Jetta: Battery Draining While Parked 1 Battery Cables. You’ll want to take a look at your Jetta’s battery posts where they bolt to the battery. 2 Bad Battery. When the battery drains when parked, the odds are that it’s the battery itself. 3 Alternator. 4 Jetta Battery Draining While Parked.
What’s the warranty on batteries for a Volkswagen Jetta?
We back up your purchase with a Nationwide 2-Year Free Replacement Warranty, and a 3-Year Warranty on Duralast Gold and Platinum batteries. Opt for Same-Day Store Pick-up if you need your new batteries right away.
What does it mean when a VW battery wont start?
First, you want to find out if the immobilizer is the problem. To do this, turn on the battery in your Volkswagen and see if the immobilizer warning light is flashing on your dash, most likely in your speedometer. It should look like an outline of a car with a key inside it. If it’s flashing, it means the immobilizer’s disconnected from the system.
Charging the Battery
- Charge your Jetta’s battery with a plug-in battery charger. Turn off any accessories that require electricity.
- Connect the black clamp to an unpainted heavy gauge metal surface of the frame or engine block to create a ground.
- Turn on the battery charger.
Can a car battery be charged while driving?
All car batteries self-charge while the car is being driven; however, occasionally a battery that has gone unused for a long period of time, or a battery that was depleted by leaving on the lights or other electrical devices will have to be manually charged.
What to do if your car wont start after a battery replacement?
Hey, anything can happen. There’s a (miniscule) chance your replacement battery is toast. You can take it to an auto parts store and have them test it. Keep in mind that this problem is likely only if your car isn’t turning over at all. We hope this guide has helped you!