What to Do When a Volkswagen Car Won't Start Due to Dead Battery?
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Here are the methods to start a Volkswagen car with a dead battery: 1. Method One: Use another car's battery to jump-start. This is the most common and sometimes the only option. When connecting the cables, ensure the correct order: positive terminal of the rescue car → positive terminal of the stalled car, and the negative terminal of the rescue car to the engine block of the stalled car. The disconnection order is the reverse. 2. Method Two: For manual transmission models, push-starting is an option. The specific method involves one person sitting in the driver's seat, turning on the ignition, pressing the clutch pedal, shifting into second gear, and then having others push the car. When the speed reaches above 10 km/h, the driver quickly releases the clutch pedal, allowing the car to drag the engine to rotate, which will start the engine. 3. Method Three: There is now an emergency jump-start power bank that can be directly clamped onto the battery to start the car. Its principle is the same as borrowing power from another vehicle, but it can only start the car once or twice before it becomes ineffective.
I also encountered a situation where my Volkswagen wouldn't start last time, most likely due to a dead battery. First, check if the dashboard lights up when you open the car door. If there's no response at all, it's almost certainly a battery issue. In this case, it's best to find another car to jump-start it. Attach the red clamp to the positive terminal and the black clamp not directly to the negative terminal but to a metal part of the car frame. After jump-starting, wait for about five minutes before attempting to start the engine. Once the engine is running, don't turn it off immediately; drive for at least half an hour to recharge the battery. If jump-starting doesn't work, there might be an issue with the starter motor or alternator. Also, a reminder: Volkswagen cars still have electronic devices consuming power after locking, so remember to unplug external devices like dash cams if the car won't be used for an extended period.
