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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: elnigel on 24 September 2006, 11:10

Title: Why does my battery go flat every week or so
Post by: elnigel on 24 September 2006, 11:10

Hi guys, got an annoying problem. My battery goes flat every week, gradually getting worse and worse all week, i drive a 50 mile round trip each day so that should charge it up.

What do you recon, is something draining it or is my alternator broke, how can i find out which???

its a new battery so its not that

thanks guys!

Title: Re: Why does my battery go flat every week or so
Post by: Mk1Mad J - 16v on 24 September 2006, 13:28

Could be the alternator but I'd check all the wires 1st and make sure the clamps are done up tight.  Does the battery light stay on when driving?

Title: Re: Why does my battery go flat every week or so
Post by: elnigel on 24 September 2006, 16:45

No battery light goes off, gonna get an ammeter on it on monday, i have to use the switch on my interior light as otherwise it stays on constantly. could the door switches be the problem?

Title: Re: Why does my battery go flat every week or so
Post by: Dub_Dude_16v on 24 September 2006, 17:56

Mine goes flat if i leave it standing more than a week but i think it's down to my alarm and immobiliser?

Title: Re: Why does my battery go flat every week or so
Post by: rubjonny on 25 September 2006, 12:37

take it to halfords they'll check it for free.