Battery Draining in Volkswagon Tiguan

Asked by laphibbs Nov 16, 2017 at 01:15 PM about the 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan AWD Comfortline

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

When I take my son to his music lesson, I like to sit in my vehicle and read
(takes about 35 minutes).  I always make sure that the ignition is off (no
radio, no air, no lights).  Up until 2 weeks ago this presented no problem.  
But starting 2 weeks ago, i have had to have the vehicle jumped off each
time because the battery was dead after sitting in the vehicle for 35 minutes.  
I have no idea what drained the battery!  Is it because I am sitting in it, or
because the key FOB is in it?  Why would it start happening after a period of
time?  (There have been no other issues with the battery.)  

3 Answers

F_O_R answered 6 years ago

Your battery is probably 4 years old which is about as long as most batteries last. Colder weather makes batteries lose energy so I think it is time for a new battery. Make sure you use a code saver when changing the battery.

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olgeezer answered 6 years ago

If you can start at home, after overnight sit, the battery is ok....and there is some drain you must be causing when sitting in it for 35 min...

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John answered 3 years ago

My mother in law has 2017 tiguan battery just quit 3 years old was driven couple hours later cars dead stock battery is garbage have 13 year old costco battery in my truck works great buy good battery

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