2004 Volkswagen Beetle possible electrical issue,won't start

2004 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
66,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RAYKNICELY
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1 month ago the battery was replaced.
one of the front daylight headlights went out awhile back , but started working yesterday. However, today after work the car would not start...not even click. None of the electrical components will work. A "Fuel Filler Cap" alert is displayed along with the "Battery".
Sep 4, 2009 at 11:20 AM
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MERLIN2021
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Test the battery, if no electrical accessories work. Here's how tro test it.
https://www.2carpros.com/how_to/battery.htm
https://www.2carpros.com/how_to/how_to_test_alternator.htm
It may have a parasitc drain thats killing the battery.
https://www.2carpros.com/first_things/why_is_my_car_battery_dead_over_night.htm
Sep 5, 2009 at 2:44 AM
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