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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Big Tone on 09 April 2013, 20:11

Title: HELP! Cannot start her!
Post by: Big Tone on 09 April 2013, 20:11

Left the boot slightly open for a fortninght.....Battery DEAD!!

Can I get her going again? without a new battery? Tried 20mins connected to a running car but no luck.

I do have access to a charger at the weekend, looking to sell her soon so could do without forking out for a new battery.

Title: Re: HELP! Cannot start her!
Post by: GtiAde on 09 April 2013, 20:17

I would try the charger first as cheapest option, but it may be that flat that its damaged the battery :sad:

Title: Re: HELP! Cannot start her!
Post by: topher on 09 April 2013, 20:20

jump leads can be a bit hit and miss so it might not be beyond salvaging. Make sure you clean the terminals up so they're nice and shiny before you put the charger on.

Title: Re: HELP! Cannot start her!
Post by: Big Tone on 09 April 2013, 20:50

Thanks all. Fingers crossed.

She's not really moved in five months and she's still costing me!

Title: Re: HELP! Cannot start her!
Post by: Nino on 09 April 2013, 21:16

I know its not really recondmended but you could bump start her and take her for a good run? to charge the batt but if you got access to a charger I would charge it on a slow tricle charge over night.

Title: Re: HELP! Cannot start her!
Post by: dan2252 on 10 April 2013, 08:04

Bump start won't work if there isn't enough power to run the fuel pump, charge it over night