What was the problem with the VW Golf Battery?
Half the time it’d start perfectly, otherwise you’d get “click” and it was dead as a doornail. Long story short, weeks of going through several mechanics and auto-electricians failed to diagnose a faulty rectifier on the alternator. Ended up taking it direct to Lucas who found and fixed it in under five minutes.
What to do if your VW wont start after a battery change?
Leave the cables disconnected for fifteen minutes If this doesn’t yield results, then you can try this alternative method to get your key to reprogram itself: Ensure that the battery is being charged with a charger Leave the key in the ignition with the battery on and the engine off for an hour
Can a dying battery cause a check engine light to come on?
A dying, fading car battery means low voltage. As a result, your car’s computer, which is responsible for reporting error codes, is also receiving low voltage. An error code will be generated which will in turn trigger the Check Engine Light or even the Battery Charge Warning Light to display.
What happens when your car battery dies while driving?
Moreover, when your car battery dies while driving, you don’t have enough power to run the spark plugs, or injectors as the parasitic load from the electrical system drains it further. Finally, the car will stop running right and all the lights on the dash will start blinking.
Why does my Volkswagen Jetta battery keep draining?
It died about 10 weeks ago and the battery started draining 6 weeks after that. I’ve read that dead radios can drain the battery. So I had a new radio installed by Car Toys, but the problem did not stop. The mechanics said they found nothing with the radio that would be draining my battery. I’ve tried locking the car at night. I’ve been over
Why does my car battery keep running out of power?
Your battery may wear out before its time if you take too many short drives. The battery puts out the most power when starting the car. Shutting off your vehicle before the alternator has a chance to recharge could explain why the battery continues dying or doesn’t seem to last long. 7. Corroded or Loose Battery Cables
Why does my Volkswagen Jetta not start in the morning?
Volkswagen Jetta Questions – My battery keeps draining and my car won’t start in the morning. – CarGurus My battery keeps draining and my car won’t start in the morning. I’ve had my car into the dealership and they say the battery and alternator are fine. They also said the parasitic draw test showed nothing. I’m suspicious of the radio. It
Are there any issues with the VW Golf TDI?
There’s also a lot of wear on the valve lobes. One of them to the extent where you can see metal fraying off the edge of the lobe! So the plan is to change the camshaft, cam followers, injector seals, timing belt with tensioners and the water pump while I’m at it.
How do you remove a tandem pump on a VW Golf?
To remove the tandem pump, first unbolt the water pipe below it. Then you can remove 4 bolts to move the tandem pump out the way just enough so the part that engages with the cam is clear. Remove the metal gasket which will either need replacing or cleaning up and refitting with some instant gasket.
How to set up the Sat Nav in a Volkswagen Golf?
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What happens when you turn off the ignition on a VW Golf?
When you key off (ie turn off the ignition) some modules immediately go to sleep (like the engine controller for example) but others (infotainment, Nav, telematics etc) stay alive and only go to sleep after the car is locked (and generally after a delay post locking).
Why is my VW Golf touch screen not working?
Why Is My VW Golf Touchscreen Not Working? 1 Doing a Hard Reset If you’re a Golf owner with a broken infotainment touch screen, the first thing you should do is… 2 Updating the Software More
Why does my VW radio keep draining the battery?
This feature lets you use the radio as you did without draining the battery and shuts it down if left on by accident. Even the interior lights shut off after a certain period if you accidentally leave a reading light on. I don’t know what model radio you have, but my CC has the RNS510 which is a battery hog.
Why does my Volkswagen Golf Radio keep going off?
It has 17000 miles on the clock. I drove about 200 miles this week so not been idle! Have just bought a three year old Golf Plus (registered Sept 2009). Had radio on while giving it a good interior clean today and it kept going off. I figure that is a useful measure if left on by accident.
Is there a way to lock a VW without setting the alarm?
Here is how to lock a modern VW without switching on/activating the “anti-theft alarm” (see near the end for step-by-step instructions). We used to own a Golf, and its alarm started going off because it “thought” its boot – or trunk, if you prefer – was opened.
Why does my car alarm go off when I open the boot?
In that car the problem was caused by a leak from the little tube that transports windscreen washer fluid to the rear window. Since the car is being told that the boot is opening and closing, it sets off the alarm. The local garage was closed but they suggested disconnecting the battery.
What happens when you change the battery in a car?
Changing your car battery may cause your immobilizer to lose synchronization with the car. When you disconnect your old battery from the car, you wipe out your car’s settings unless you keep the voltage in the car going. You want to keep a back current flowing to your car to retain its computer settings.