Hey folks, I wonder if anyone can shed some light on this.
Went to start my car after a couple of weeks of it not being used. Battery was completely dead. Keys wouldn't even unlock the car remotely and there was nothing when you turned the ignition on. So I hooked up my battery charger overnight, then started the car first time with no issues in the morning. I decided to go to the garage to get some fuel, but noticed my fuel release button didn't work, so couldn't refuel. Got home and had a good look at it and it turns out:
I really don't know whats going on. Could something have been damaged while the car was recharging? I would have thought a fuse would have blown if that was the case? Also, I think the alternator might be on its way out as the battery is less than a year old, yet it will drain after a week or 2, so I'm not sure the alternator is providing enough charge.
This is on a MK5 Golf R32.
Anyone has similar issues? Any ideas what I can check?
Cheers.
Went to start my car after a couple of weeks of it not being used. Battery was completely dead. Keys wouldn't even unlock the car remotely and there was nothing when you turned the ignition on. So I hooked up my battery charger overnight, then started the car first time with no issues in the morning. I decided to go to the garage to get some fuel, but noticed my fuel release button didn't work, so couldn't refuel. Got home and had a good look at it and it turns out:
- Fuel release button doesn't work
- Central locks button on door doesn't work
- Electric mirror controls don't work
- Electric windows don't work
- Remote unlock with key doesn't work
I really don't know whats going on. Could something have been damaged while the car was recharging? I would have thought a fuse would have blown if that was the case? Also, I think the alternator might be on its way out as the battery is less than a year old, yet it will drain after a week or 2, so I'm not sure the alternator is providing enough charge.
This is on a MK5 Golf R32.
Anyone has similar issues? Any ideas what I can check?
Cheers.