VW Car battery for Golf GT TDi

Clive Bond · 24-12-2008, 06:55 PM

On four occasions I have left my car in the garage whilst on holiday for 10 -14 days to return and find the battery flat and therefore unable to turn the engine. Of course jump start &/or recharging solves the problem but this is surely not acceptable. Any advice welcome.

Cupramax · 27-12-2008, 09:24 PM

You either need a new battery or something is else draining it... simple as. Fit new battery and if it still occurs then the fun begins.

First things to check would be non standard stereo or alarms.

Matt R · 28-12-2008, 11:13 AM

If its a mark 5 golf, ask them about a radio recall!

Clive Bond · 28-12-2008, 08:19 PM

Many thanks for your replies. I am due to have a new battery fitted tomorrow and with a holiday break due in a week or so the system will be tested again. If the battery is again drained then the fun begins.

24-12-2008, 06:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
Clive Bond Shank's Pony Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2	VW Car battery for Golf GT TDi On four occasions I have left my car in the garage whilst on holiday for 10 -14 days to return and find the battery flat and therefore unable to turn the engine. Of course jump start &/or recharging solves the problem but this is surely not acceptable. Any advice welcome.

27-12-2008, 09:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
Cupramax Nissan GTR Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Costa del Poole Posts: 3,691	You either need a new battery or something is else draining it... simple as. Fit new battery and if it still occurs then the fun begins. First things to check would be non standard stereo or alarms. __________________ A4 B7 3.2Q Cab with added Milltek

28-12-2008, 08:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
Clive Bond Shank's Pony Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2	VW Car battery for Golf GT TDi Many thanks for your replies. I am due to have a new battery fitted tomorrow and with a holiday break due in a week or so the system will be tested again. If the battery is again drained then the fun begins.

28-12-2008, 11:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
Matt R BMW 130d Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Kent Posts: 1,123	If its a mark 5 golf, ask them about a radio recall!