My car started rough this morning and the lights were flickering inside so does that mean I have to replace the batter?
45

Asked by Jasmina Nov 19, 2014 at 07:21 AM about the 2012 Volkswagen Passat S

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

HI I need help with this car situation please. Well I bought a 2012 Volkswagen Passat and Im already having issues. The guy that sold it too me had his mechanic put in a newer stereo system from a 2013 Passat and now im wondering if he hooked up everything correctly because When I start the car its sputtering and the lights inside are flickering like its loosing powe. The stereo also turns up and down the volume while driving the car probably because there is not enough power. What should I do? Replace the battery or does it sound like something else is wrong with my car?

3 Answers
24,955

Mark answered 9 years ago

I don't think it's related as it could be coincidence. But what you could try is pull the fuse for the stereo to kill the power to it and see if that changes anything.

Mark helpful
45

Jasmina answered 9 years ago

So it could be as simple as a fuse huh? So should I even bother talking it in to check the alternator or battery or maybe timing belt?

Mark helpful
24,955

Mark answered 9 years ago

There is a good possibility that there is something wrong. The reason why I suggested to remove the fuse was for troubleshooting purposes. I would recommend bringing it in to have it looked at.

Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

Passat

Looking for a Used Passat in your area?

CarGurus has 4,117 nationwide Passat listings starting at $900.

ZIP:

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Write a car review

Review another car

Shortcuts

Search Volkswagen Passat Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Deathjam4
    Reputation
    4,460
  • #2
    Chrisand Edwards
    Reputation
    2,630
  • #3
    tenspeed
    Reputation
    2,400
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Volkswagen Jetta
736 Great Deals out of 16,612 listings starting at $1,700
Used Honda Accord
1,537 Great Deals out of 29,298 listings starting at $600
Used Toyota Camry
2,107 Great Deals out of 37,491 listings starting at $575
Used Volkswagen Tiguan
963 Great Deals out of 25,258 listings starting at $2,750
Used Volkswagen Jetta GLI
57 Great Deals out of 1,381 listings starting at $5,297
Used Volkswagen CC
41 Great Deals out of 523 listings starting at $675
Used Honda Civic
1,339 Great Deals out of 28,695 listings starting at $600
Used Audi A4
401 Great Deals out of 4,687 listings starting at $1,200
Used BMW 3 Series
1,144 Great Deals out of 13,120 listings starting at $516
Used Chevrolet Malibu
936 Great Deals out of 20,138 listings starting at $700
Used Volkswagen Golf GTI
136 Great Deals out of 3,938 listings starting at $2,995
Used Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen
39 Great Deals out of 407 listings starting at $1,995
Used Toyota Corolla
1,634 Great Deals out of 24,668 listings starting at $975
Used Nissan Altima
1,292 Great Deals out of 37,708 listings starting at $918

Used Cars for Sale

2022 Volkswagen Passat For Sale
29 Great Deals out of 224 listings starting at $12,998
2021 Volkswagen Passat For Sale
31 Great Deals out of 448 listings starting at $14,049
2020 Volkswagen Passat For Sale
30 Great Deals out of 431 listings starting at $11,500
2019 Volkswagen Passat For Sale
11 Great Deals out of 125 listings starting at $9,200
2018 Volkswagen Passat For Sale
28 Great Deals out of 368 listings starting at $7,995

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.