Battery problems

Battery: It accumulates the electrical energy generated by the alternator. It provides energy to all the electric and electronic circuits of the car.
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Killing my battery

Volkswagen Jetta 2010 2.5 s 146592 miles
I hooked the battery up backwards but sense then i have replaced the battery the altinator twice and the main fuse plate what else could it be
Gary from United States 2 years ago  
GA
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Gary from United States 2 years ago
What i had done was hook the battery up backwards i never even turned it over the lights went crazy the horn started blowing and the alarm went crY with that being said i was told its the altinator changed it twice i was told its the main plate on fuse box under hood so i changed it and two batteries latter every time i hook the battery up it drains it in 5 mins or less
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12V battery low level. Charge by driving

Volkswagen Jetta 2019 Jetta MK7 HIGHLINE 1.4TSI TIPT 33000 miles
Approximately three months ago, I replaced the battery in my Jetta. However, the vehicle is displaying the message: '12V battery low level. Charge by driving. '
I previously brought the car to the dealership, where they recharged the battery and verified that the voltage levels were correct, but the issue persists. I request your assistance in diagnosing the root cause of this problem, as the battery is new and the previous checks have not resolved it. "
Reinaldo from other 7 months ago  
RE
1 report 

2006 vw jetta tdi starter tested good, battery good will not turn over

Volkswagen Jetta 2006 tdi 1.9 l automatic 144000 miles
I have a 2006 vw jetta tdi automatic, before it failed completly when i turned the key it would crank slowley a few times and then normally and start. Battery is new now. Starter has been replaced and the replacement tested and working. I witnessed it spinning in the test. When I turn the key it will not engage the starter or turn over. The lights do not dim and everything else seems to work ok. Any suggestion on what to try next?
Coop from United States 9 months ago  
CO

Battery light not glowing in instrumental cluster

Volkswagen Jetta 2013  35000 miles
I have check alternator out is ok and wiring continuity also ok some time i have on the ignition found battery light is glowing for 10-15 seconds and off suddenly
CARS DOCTOR from India 10 months ago  
CA
2 reports 

Ignition battery

Volkswagen Jetta 2009 Hatchback  177000 miles
I'm not getting power to my ignition
Chris from United States a year ago  
CH

Engine runs but won't start SolvedSolved

Volkswagen Jetta 2001  143 miles
Hope someone can help me. I own an automatic Jetta 2001 and it was working properly until suddenly, one day, it wouldn't start again. The engine runs but there is no way it can be started. The fuel pump's pressure has been checked, the coil replaced as there were no sparks in the spark plugs, but the problem is still there. All fuses are alright as well as the crankshaft's sensor. The acceleration body has been cleaned and the battery replaced. Can the stereo have something to do? Because it is indicating SAFE 0000, meaning that the car is blocked? Can someone please tell me what to do?
car from United States 11 years ago  
CA
Rank 4
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siller from United States 11 years ago
After many attempts at trying to solve the same problem you are now having with my Jetta 2001, one day I found out that the temperature's sensor, through which the cooling liquid runs, had oil in its exterior. It was dirty due to a previous tuning, so I removed the connector to clean it and the failure disappeared. I really don't know how this can affect the starting, but I cleaned certainly deeply that connector, which has 4 pins, and the vehicle started as if nothing had happened. I then bought the sensor and the problem was finally solved.
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car from United States 11 years ago
Thank you, siller for reading and sharing your experience. After trying different things, I myself removed the crankshaft's sensor, took it to a good electrician and he said it was not working properly. I then bought a new one, installed it and it finally started.
Hggh from United States 2 years ago
I have a 15 jetta se 1.8 turbo I turn it off to pump gas an it never turn on yes the battery good it never done this before
Nazar from other a year ago
Hope someone can help me. To the problame
Transmission in emergency mode vw Jetta 2019
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Stalls when driving, EPC and oil indicators

Volkswagen Jetta 2002  168000 miles
I have a Jetta A 4 2002 and, when driving, it suddenly jerks, EPC and oil indicators turn on and it loses power until it stalls. I try to speed it up but it won't answer properly. Only after 20-30 minutes the engine will start again. The car has been tuned, the battery, oil pump and air sensor changed but it keeps doing the same thing. Can anyone help me? It really worries me when I'm driving and it suddenly stalls.
sophronia from United States 11 years ago  
SO
5 reports 
patience from United States 11 years ago
Check the electronic acceleration body, that is what the indicators mean.
sophronia from United States 11 years ago
Thank you patience, I will tell this to the mechanic.
Andrea from other 7 years ago
Is the problem solved?
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2012 Jetta just died while driving on freeway no hazards @445 am

Volkswagen Jetta 2012 Sedan 118227 miles
Just replaced the battery and now car died while on freeway just dead.
Elly from United States 2 years ago  
EL
1 report 
mz pink from United States 2 years ago
you need to do the coding for the new battery because the car still sees the old one and uses power according to the last battery and how much juice it still had. It's a thing.....
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Computer thinking sound

Volkswagen Jetta 2015 automatic 115000 miles
My car makes a click-click sound when accelerating around 12mph, and when stopping around 8mph (stopping with brakes or by just letting car coast to a stop on its own. The sound seems to be coming from under the dashboard, towards the odb plug.

My car has been making this sound for some time, but it seems to be more often after replacing my battery after it died.
Kii - VW from United States 2 years ago  
KI
4 reports 
Kpkp from Canada 2 years ago
Door actuator? Lock;unlock;lock etc ?
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Completely dies at stops and then hours later will start up again,

Volkswagen Jetta 2022 Jetta GLI 5000 miles
We bought new. After 7 months of ownership, car completely died at stop light. Was able to restart. Happens intermittently. Twice have returned to parked car and completely dead. Now this weekend this happened, started back up after 24 hours just to die again. After 3 minutes it started again. We have taken it to the dealership and they replaced the battery and the control unit after the first 3 times but obviously this didn’t fix it.
Jules from United States 4 years ago  
JU
1 report 
Bruce from United States 4 years ago
There are a few potential causes for this problem, including a faulty alternator, a failing battery, a malfunctioning starter motor, or a problem with the electrical connections in the vehicle. A qualified technician would be able to diagnose the issue and provide a solution.
Eric from other 2 years ago
Start and stop during cold weather especially morning time , what can be the problem?
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Starter motors

Volkswagen Jetta 2009 Manual 60000 miles
Ok, it is our daughters VW Jetta 2009 77TDI. She first took it to a vw service centre (Australia) had a power loss and a clinking noise (not engaging) but does start. They put it on their system and came up with zero, then they update the computer and re did and it said, injectors. But zero for the starting. She brought injector cleaner and that fixed it, but still the same on starting. She had already replaced the battery (which turns out is the wrong battery 500 cca) She decided to sell the car, but a mechanic told her she need a new starter motor (this was during the road worthy inspection)… Read complete
glendagardiner from Australia 9 years ago  
GL
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glendagardiner from Australia 9 years ago
Any help would be great... Thanks...
glendagardiner from Australia 9 years ago
We got a call back from VW, their response was they couldn't comment as non genuine part was used. We did get in contact with a German car specialist and he said, if the larger starter motor has been in now for a few months he can not see any issues with the electronics as it would of happened by now. Also he advised in getting a new key as it can cause start up noise...
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2021 vw jetta 1.4 tfsi No cranking

Volkswagen Jetta 2021 1.4 tsfi 63000 miles
Doesn't crank. All the fuses are good. Battery is good 12.6 volt. No cranking at all. I hooked up the ECU from another jetta, same result. Looks like whether immobilizer issue, or ignition switch, or ground wire.
Slavio from United States a year ago  
SL
4 reports 
MAJMAC from United States a year ago
I get a fast clicking (dash lights flash in sync) with no motor turn.
Justyouritguy from South Africa 7 months ago
Have you tried checking the relay? I'm new to ecu's came from an IT and electronic background. Done a bit of mechanical work in my days.
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Bluetooth not showing up in media menu

Volkswagen Jetta 2014  125000 miles
I have a 2014 Jetta. I changed the battery and now my bluetooth doesn't show up in the media menu. I tried unplugging the module under the passenger seat, disconnected the battery and tried resetting the radio all with no results. Any ideas on next steps for troubleshooting this?
Roguewave from United States 2 years ago  
RO
8 reports 
marek from United States a year ago
Ive got the same issue. Have you found any solution
JDAWG from United States 7 months ago
Same here Bluetooth just not showing up on the menu
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EPC light, PO2222

Volkswagen Jetta 2012  148777 miles
EPC cans on car shuts off after about 20 minutes of driving it. I haven’t driven the car in about two years now trying to pretty much sell it for scraps because I don’t know what to do with it can’t afford to get it worked on. Had somebody do a diagnostic with a Mitchell one program they came to the conclusion that was the alternator. I replaced the battery about six months ago in the car. Will turn over now, but still has a few lights on the dash in my throttlebody position center and pedal codes are popping up on my diagnostic code reader
WoahVW from United States 2 months ago  
WO

Power steering not working

Volkswagen Jetta 2011 Sportwagen 130000 miles
A family member hooked battery terminal up wrong and now power steering not working.
2011 jetta sportwagen 2.5 from United States 3 months ago  
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Ignition switch off

Volkswagen Jetta 2011  166000 miles
Car won’t start dashboard display ignition switch off and EPC battery light is on. Brand new battery.
Jrose from United States 3 months ago  
JR
1 report 

Electrical problems

Volkswagen Jetta 2011  134000 miles
Changed out battery and now windows, locking system, horn, windshield wipers and trunk won’t open. Yes I used a memory savor. 3 rd time switching out battery. I can’t seem to find the blown fuse.
Beardedmofo’s from United States 4 months ago  
BE

Electrical issues

Volkswagen Jetta 2009 Sedaan 16 miles
Ac is not working and battery not charging automatically
Priya abi from India 6 months ago  
PR

No Crank, No Start. Been troubleshooting the starter, starter relay.

Volkswagen Jetta 2007 4dr 2.5 SE 140000 miles
Car has good battery, 12.6 vdc with car off. When turning the key to the start position I hear what sounds like a single relay in the dash click. Sounds like its coming from the relay panel left of steering wheel. The 2007 jetta 2.5 SE is my wifes car & has seen better days. She drove the grandkids to school in the morning a week ago & went to leave a few hours later & no start. I've forgotten how to troubleshoot. Its been awhile. Update. I'm not getting power at the starter
Kevin from United States 7 months ago  
KE
3 reports 

Electric wiring

Volkswagen Jetta 1985  2500005 miles
My gauge not working.My battery is looking power due to the fan.My lights are dim,it's difficult to change to second gear. Sometimes my fan won't go on.
Shuniel from South Africa 8 months ago  
SH
1 report 

Car keep turning off in random times

Volkswagen Jetta 2011 sedan 124600 miles
After I drive to my job or anywhere and I turn off my car for a few hours, it turn off after driving it for less then 30 minutes nothing stays on the only thing that show it the dead battery sign, but I have replace the battery and how the alternator tested nothing pops up the only thing that shows on a scanner is a starter lock activation - short circuit to ground 03587-007 but I have been searching what that means but nothing seems to pop put or there will be many ways to fix it but nothing seems to make sense.
100 dicks from United States 9 months ago  
10
1 report 

No crank no start

Volkswagen Jetta 2002 2.0 180000 miles
2002 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 2.0 no crank no start I put in a new starter I also replaced the positive cable wire that goes from the battery to the starter what else could I do to work everything else or any other issues out
Teeto from United States 10 months ago  
TE
2 reports 

Day time running ligts

Volkswagen Jetta 2011  176764 miles
My day time running lights keep coming on on their own. Mostly at night when the car has been sitting. It keeps killing my battery and then I have to jump it.
Melisulli from United States a year ago  
ME

Lighting issues

Volkswagen Jetta 2003 Jetta 183297 miles
My right turn signal both front and back will not turn off. Because of this my right headlight isn't as bright or isn't on at sll. Not to mention draining my battery.
Big211 from United States a year ago  
BI

No power to dash or ignition

Volkswagen Jetta 2017 Sadan  200000 miles
It's like the battery is totally dead but it's new
Batman from United States 2 years ago  
BA
2 reports 

Battery draining

Volkswagen Jetta 2002 2.0 156000 miles
New alternator after a week battery died car would not start
Teeto from United States 2 years ago  
TE
3 reports 

Dash lights stay lit when key is out

Volkswagen Jetta 2007 Jetta 2.5L  223000 miles
When I turned the key off about 30 seconds after pulling the key out of the ignition the dash lights click back on and drains the battery. What could it possibly be?
Juju from United States 2 years ago  
JU
1 report 

Jetta Won't Turn Over After Battery Replacement

Volkswagen Jetta 2004 GLI, 1.9L, Gas, Automatic,  123000 miles
The car was running just fine, over the winter I had to remove the battery because it died due to the cold so I took it inside and put it on a trickle charger when I put the battery back in the car it cranks but won't turn over seems like maybe the emergency theft system not too sure anyone know what this is and can help it's highly appreciated thank you
CryptDoughMan from United States 2 years ago  
CR
2 reports 

No start no spark

Volkswagen Jetta 2001 VW Jetta 1.8 T 5 SP Manual 120000 miles
Cranks but no start
Unable to check codes checked power supply battery power to diagnostic plug is 12 v and also ignition power is 12v still unable to read codes,has after market stereo
Audiqtro from Canada 4 years ago  
AU
6 reports 
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