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2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Tiny
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2000 Volkswagen Beetle 48,000 miles

If my car sits for more than a few days, I need a jump for it to start. I have replaced the battery twice and also just had the alternator replaced, and the problem is still occurring. I came back after the Thanksgiving holiday (my car sat for 4 days) and it would not start without a jump. What else could be the problem? I'm tired of dealing with the dealership - for some reason they can't figure it out.
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Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008 AT 4:25 PM

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Tiny
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HI there,

You will need to get a current draw test done to see if there is an active circuit discharging the battery over this dormant period, a good mechanic will know how to do this test.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008 AT 5:07 PM

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