1990 Volkswagen Golf car not starting just making ticking n

1990 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
115,656 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MAGGIE MAY
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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.
Jun 25, 2010 at 12:08 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Battery probably ran down due to the alternator not doing its job-get the alternator load tested.
Jun 25, 2010 at 1:04 AM
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18SECHONDA
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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
Jun 28, 2010 at 6:06 PM
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