2001 Volkswagen Golf battery

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GOLFBOY
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Engine Performance problem
2001 Volkswagen Golf Engine Size unknown Wheel Drive Type unknown Manual 130000 miles
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ive put a new battery on my car and a week later ive noticed the my car struggle to start then the next time i get in its wont start as the battrey has not enough power and have to push start to get it going then other times it starts fine
Mar 4, 2008 at 8:11 AM
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MASTERTECHTIM
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sounds like you have a charging system problem. have the alternator output checked. the alternator is what charges the battery when you are driving. hope this helps
Mar 4, 2008 at 8:19 AM
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