[snownskate]

Sorry I had to post this at 2 different places on the forum, but I'm flunking out of school if I don't get some transportation. http://****************.com/smile/emthdown.gif I own a 88 Golf GT with 184K on it. I recently borrowed a 88 Audi 90 Quattro for about 3 weeks so I didn't drive my Golf.

I went to start it yesterday and it wouldn't turn over. Come to find my battery was completely dead. Tried jumping w/out luck. It will barely turn over and then all electrical (lights, clock, etc.)will die. Like it's taking a huge drain to jump my car. I then have to turn the key to off position and then will be able to make it crank over once.
Any Suggestions? Did my car get jealous?

 

[GTIdaho]

Re: 1988 Golf GT Wont Start (snownskate)

Battery probably has a shorted cell and thats why you cant jump it. I'd start with having the battery tested first and see whats up there before moving on...

 

[snownskate]

I have taken off the terminals from the battery and jumped directly to them, would I still have the problem doing this?

 

[jetta2u]

Re: (snownskate)

it doesnt work that way---you need a battery

 

[snownskate]

Re: (jetta2u)

Quote, originally posted by jetta2u »

it doesnt work that way---you need a battery

Really, why is that

 

[jetta2u]

Re: (snownskate)

now remove the battery and install it in your car

 

[VDub2625]

Re: (jetta2u)

I did it with 2 Jettas, took some work out of the car though. I had to have someone rev it up to about 3k for it to provide enough juice for the other car.

 

[snownskate]

Sorry i took so long to finish this up, i got my battery charged, installed it, started up no problem; thanks for the help guys!