DTolo
10-03-2007, 04:30 PM
Ok,
So, the Getta was acting like it didn't wanna start, just like no juice from the battery the other day. Then, Monday, I had to jump it so my wife could get to work. It started for her, but was acting like it didn't want to on her way home.
Today (just now and it hasn't been driven since yesterday afternoon) I went to start it and it drained out, till the "clicking" occured. So, I checked batt volts and they were at 12 even, and dropped to 5 or so when cranking (or trying to).
Jumped it and it runs fine and all functions are fine while running, which leads me to believe the alternator is doing it's job. I let the car run for about 15-20 min, sat for a minute and started it up no problem. I am going to try starting it later to see if it is still smooth.
So I thought maybe something was grounding out, a low voltage / low current fashion causing the battery to drain during the cars down time. So, I made sure there was no loose connections in the stereo system and taped off the end of the off the additional wires on the install harness of the deck. I would assume it is possible one of the unused leads could have a small current to it when the car is off and it somehow was grounding.
*new problem* My wife and I noticed that the unlock feature from our keyfobs is not working properly. It will unlock the drivers door, but when pressed a second time, the unlock WILL NOT unlock the other three doors.
I have my VAG, never used it yet, but if there are no lights, is it possibly my VAG will pick up why the doors are not unlocking? And, could this have something to do with the vehicle not starting properly?
TIA
So, the Getta was acting like it didn't wanna start, just like no juice from the battery the other day. Then, Monday, I had to jump it so my wife could get to work. It started for her, but was acting like it didn't want to on her way home.
Today (just now and it hasn't been driven since yesterday afternoon) I went to start it and it drained out, till the "clicking" occured. So, I checked batt volts and they were at 12 even, and dropped to 5 or so when cranking (or trying to).
Jumped it and it runs fine and all functions are fine while running, which leads me to believe the alternator is doing it's job. I let the car run for about 15-20 min, sat for a minute and started it up no problem. I am going to try starting it later to see if it is still smooth.
So I thought maybe something was grounding out, a low voltage / low current fashion causing the battery to drain during the cars down time. So, I made sure there was no loose connections in the stereo system and taped off the end of the off the additional wires on the install harness of the deck. I would assume it is possible one of the unused leads could have a small current to it when the car is off and it somehow was grounding.
*new problem* My wife and I noticed that the unlock feature from our keyfobs is not working properly. It will unlock the drivers door, but when pressed a second time, the unlock WILL NOT unlock the other three doors.
I have my VAG, never used it yet, but if there are no lights, is it possibly my VAG will pick up why the doors are not unlocking? And, could this have something to do with the vehicle not starting properly?
TIA