Battery dieing

2014 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
102,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • TURBO • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DEVILDOC92
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I replaced the battery on my Jetta because it went bad well driving home tonight the battery light kicked on and every light on instant panel lit up and now car wont start
Jul 23, 2019 at 3:53 PM
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KASEKENNY
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Hi Devildoc,

Have you tested the alternator? Here is a guide that explains how to do this. The alternator is responsible for keeping the electrical system at the proper operating level and it appears your alternator is not doing that.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-alternator

Please let me know what you find with this and we can go further if needed. Thanks
Jul 24, 2019 at 8:13 AM
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