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1990 Volkswagen Golf car not starting just making ticking n

Tiny
MAGGIE MAY
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  • 1990 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 115,656 MILES
This morning the car started but while on my journey the battery light stayed on, when I arrived home and turned engine off I tried to start it again all I get is a ticking noise.
Friday, June 25th, 2010 AT 7:08 AM

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Tiny
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  • 75,992 POSTS
Battery probably ran down due to the alternator not doing its job-get the alternator load tested.
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Friday, June 25th, 2010 AT 8:04 AM
Tiny
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Your battery terminals couldve losen or coroded over time and its just not getting a great connection. Try taking them off, cleaning them with a wire brush, and putting them back on farley tight. Its free and worth a shot. Then again im no expert but I have had this experience before on my old subaru
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Tuesday, June 29th, 2010 AT 1:06 AM

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