1992 Volkswagen Golf battery

1992 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
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JULIERANSOM
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1992 Volkswagen Golf Manual

i keep getting a flat battery brought a new one in march 2009 problem seemed to go away now its going flat again took it back to garage and they said it was the senter what is this and what does it do (RAC checked car and said faulty battery)
Jul 19, 2009 at 4:59 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Get the alternator and battery load tested if okay could be a short draining the battery-do below battery drain test.


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Jul 20, 2009 at 12:39 AM
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thanks had battery etc checked by RAC they said battery faulty when i took car back to garage they said battery ok its a sensor gone and they would have to order one would this be true or are they ripping me off
Jul 20, 2009 at 4:14 PM
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Try checking fuse no. 16 15amp in the fuse/relay panel if okay could be a wiring or the charge indicator problem.


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Jul 21, 2009 at 2:32 PM
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thanks will try this and let you know how i get on
Julie
Jul 21, 2009 at 3:00 PM