AB 0 Posted October 8, 2008 drove my car last night fine, woke up this morning keys in ignition lights on then click click nothing did not turn over. nothing was left switched on. can a battery just give up over night?? or any other solutions before i go and buy a battery tonight. thanks adam Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlgarveVR6 0 Posted October 8, 2008 Thinking first case of dodgy ignition switch. Usually the culprit. Have you got lights ? If so probably the switch. Loads of info on here about them, just a git to get at. Dic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AB 0 Posted October 8, 2008 pressed my hazard switchat it only just lit up and flashed thats what made me think battery. hope its not the ignition cant be bothered trying to get one and change one lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlgarveVR6 0 Posted October 8, 2008 new switches are about 8 bucks I think new from vw. They are just and arse to fit sounds like battery if lights not working tho. Good luck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neil VR6 0 Posted October 8, 2008 Unlikley to be the battery - they tend to die over time. Can you check the cells in each bit of the battery to check they're all full of water. My money's on ignition switch too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
was8v 0 Posted October 8, 2008 Mines got a drain on the battery i've yet to find. When theres not enough juice to start it just goes clicky clicky clicky clicky. Your battery may be fine, bump or jump start it and get it tested. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PROVR6 0 Posted October 8, 2008 Battery can die overnight if its on its way out. Try charging it first before changing it. Ive got a solar trickle charger on mine that plugs into the cigar socket. If the battery won't hold a charge then a trickle charger ain;t much use. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reggit 0 Posted October 8, 2008 Sounds like a cell has died on the battery, it can and does happen. Mine went the same way a few years ago. Often seems to happen during the first cold snap of winter (well to me anyway) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AB 0 Posted October 9, 2008 cheers guys, feel like a bit of a prat but had a play before i brought the new battery and it appears the battery terminal clamps were done up but not actually clamping so redone them and started first time this am. so fingers crossed i got away with it. thanks again for the comments. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reggit 0 Posted October 9, 2008 That's what we like - a nice cheap fix :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
