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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: golf786 on 19 May 2014, 13:21

Title: Battery not charging
Post by: golf786 on 19 May 2014, 13:21

I'm in need of desperate help.
For the past week or so my battery has been dying weather of not I drive short or long distances.
Since this has been happening, I have noticed a sqeeling noise coming from the engine which does not happen on idling but when driving.
Could my alternator belt be slipping as I have a leak and have noticed oil around that area.

Title: Re: Battery not charging
Post by: spikenipple on 19 May 2014, 14:51

Does the battery warning light come on? That will show an alternator fault/belt slipping.

Title: Re: Battery not charging
Post by: golf786 on 19 May 2014, 15:43

Just had it checked, and the battery is at fault.

Title: Re: Battery not charging
Post by: Len on 20 May 2014, 09:20

The squealing will be a faulty belt as well