2011 Volkswagen Jetta
Asked by Andrea Aug 14, 2019 at 02:07 PM about the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SE
Question type: Maintenance & Repair
Sony 2011 Jetta isnt starting all the light turn on but my
battery light and engine light are on and when I turn the
key the car just clicks ,why could this be happening maybe
my alternator is draining my battery? I don't know what to
do please help.
2 Answers
Try a jump start and then have the battery and alternator tested.
lincolnscott49 answered 4 years ago
If it is a low battery have it charged DO NOT JUMP START IT AND DRIVE IT ON A LOW CHARGED BATTERY ! This can burn up the internal voltage regulator in the alternator. If it is fully charged and connected securely and still just clicks the check the connections of the battery cables at the starter solenoid and body ground or engine block ground. Remove and clean and reinstall . Disconnect the positive cable before you remove the positive from the starter solenoid. If this doesn't work could be a bad starter relay even though you hear it click it could still be bad.