How often should you change the alternator in a VW Jetta?
Replaced the battery twice and the alternator three times in three days. No charge from the alternator to the battery. Had it tested the battery is good but still showing a bad alternator. Replaced all the fuses as well. Diagnostic is telling us nothing except the alternator isn’t charging the battery.
Why did my alternator melt on my Jetta?
The fuse box on top of the battery melted due to overheating from the alternator cable. No excessive electrical load has been placed on the battery. Just normal use of the car causes this to melt. See all problems of the 2003 Volkswagen Jetta .
Why does my VW Jetta lose power while driving?
Purchased 2011 vw Jetta car recently for my daughter. It drove ok for a short while but then lost power while driving. First the radio turned off, then several lights turned on on the dash and the steering became hard. Finally the car turned off. I managed to pull off the freeway. After this, it would not start.
What’s the flashing light on my TDI DSG?
2011 Golf TDI DSG. My guess is a burnt out brake light. A piece of electrical tape over flashing gp light may help till you get it looked at. Also the above post might be worth a read and it might not. And now it has been joined by the equally unhelpful “check engine” light.
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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
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