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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: tobybrennan on 12 September 2011, 13:43

Title: little help... battery issues
Post by: tobybrennan on 12 September 2011, 13:43

i have to keep charging my battery as it just keeps dying most of the time even when i make sure i leave nothing on like lights etc.

will this require a new battery? or alternator?

thanks in advancee

Title: Re: little help... battery issues
Post by: Deano2711 on 12 September 2011, 13:46

You will need to get a multitester and test the voltage coming through with the engine running Mate. Either that or take it to the nearest kwik fit (or similar) who will check the battery and alt for free. 

Title: Re: little help... battery issues
Post by: tobybrennan on 12 September 2011, 14:23

Quote from: Deano2711 on 12 September 2011, 13:46

You will need to get a multitester and test the voltage coming through with the engine running Mate. Either that or take it to the nearest kwik fit (or similar) who will check the battery and alt for free. 

thank youu matee :)

so you dont think its worth just going to buy a new battery?

thankss

Title: Re: little help... battery issues
Post by: Deano2711 on 12 September 2011, 14:29

Not without testing the alt first......if the alt is not working then it will kill the new battery as well.

Title: Re: little help... battery issues
Post by: AudiA8Quattro on 12 September 2011, 14:35

Quote from: Deano2711 on 12 September 2011, 14:29

Not without testing the alt first......if the alt is not working then it will kill the new battery as well.

+1 Pointless just changing the battery, alternator will need testing.

Title: Re: little help... battery issues
Post by: tobybrennan on 12 September 2011, 16:52

okayy and kwiq fit will do this for free?

Title: Re: little help... battery issues
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 12 September 2011, 18:59

Kwik Fit... :sick: