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battery

  1. Alarm LED - Battery Discharge?

    Came home after 4 weeks away to find alarm LED on door not flashing - so not sure whether armed. Car opened, started ok and when closed, alarm LED is now flashing again. Is this indicative of a low battery?
  2. Tagsy87

    cupra r keyfob battery

    hey think my batteries have just ran out and was trying to see how to change them does anyone know of a guide on how to dismantle the fob or is it simple and i just cant see it :blink:
  3. Chrisdaman

    battery relocation woes

    right relocated the battery into the boot, god my new terminals today and then went to start it and 1) the immobiliser wont disengage and 2) there's an electrical sound coming from behind the dash, sounds like an internet connection (if that makes sense). and the ABS and handbrake lights are on...
  4. Shorted battery - blown fuse?

    Hi! Jump starting at night, how hard can it be? Who came up with the idea to have brown/orange cables connected to the "-" side on the battery any way? Well it happened, I managed to short the battery for a couple of seconds! Problem: The turn signals, rear wiper, interior light, head...
  5. Yella Beeza

    Anyone replaced the battery yet on a 2007 Ibiza TDi FR?

    I've decided to replace the battery because I think it's goosed due to the car being underused. The battery probably has by now duff cell(s) due to the car being left garaged for long periods, and when it's charged up it isn't holding it's charge for longer than a few days. I've considered...
  6. battery discharging

    Hope someone can help with this problem as its on my sons car which is unfortunately a xsara but you guys have been a wealth of knowledge with mine in the past. anyway the battery discharges ive checked the obvious ie loose leads alternator fuses its a factory fitted head unit and has no...
  7. battery box

    hiy i want to get a battery box for my mk4 ibiza 1.4 sport just wanted to know where to get one from and any part numbers if you know them?
  8. C11PRA DC

    OEM Battery Cover

    Hi All, Just had to buy a new battery! Its one of the newer Blue/Silver VARTA ones that I don't feel looks OEM enough! - I liked the standard flat top white original. Is there a black Battery Cover/Bag in the VAG range that I could cover it with and fits well? I was thinking Golf...
  9. Fuse melted on top of battery!

    Hi guys, i know this is covered in the FAQ section but iv already posted there a little while ago when i started to have the problem and now its get really bad and melted the whole fuse. There was no real definate answer to why this is happening, has anyone sorted it themselves?
  10. Battery drain problem

    Car is 2001 Arosa. Can anyone please suggest a possible cause for battery drain exceeding 1.0 amp when car is locked and everything is switched off? Until three weeks ago there has never been a problem, but this is now consistent and the battery is flat in a day or two. I have substituted a new...
  11. james.l

    Ibiza Battery Case / Cover

    Hi, I am looking at upgrading the engine bay a little bit, i have a FR petrol, and am wanting to get the battery cover / Case from the first picture (car is a Cupra TDI) Below is a comparissoon picture if this helps. Cheers Guys. instead of this (not my engine bay by the way)
  12. VAG Diesels Rul

    repalcing car battery

    Hi, I have got to change my battery on my diesel 51 plate Leon.I have disconnected it,but there is a bolt to undo at the bottom by the light.I was just wondering if this was the only one to undo.Any ideas would be greatly appreciated
  13. battery warning light not showing at all

    my car broke down the other day. the AA man said needs new alternator. he also mentioned the battery warning light just got new alternator put in. i still dont get the battery warning light up when the ignition is on. suppose to get it up for bout 3 secs. anyone know where to look or the...
  14. Lodgey180

    Disconnecting battery ?

    I have a 2003 lcr with a eml on. presuming these are progressive ecu's will disconnecting my battery for a hour clear all faults ??? also if i remember rightly the alarm goes off when battery is disconnected is there a way around this ???
  15. New battery

    where is the best place to find a battery for a R reg 1000cc arosa? Are they just standard from halfords?
  16. Strange Noise, Battery Light, and Spare Parts

    Hello all, I have a Seat Ibiza S 1.4, W-reg, and I have a couple of issues with it which I wanted to run by you guys before I go and get fleeced by a service centre. - There is a strange noise coming from the engine after I have been driving for about 1/2 hour. It only happens in 1st, 2nd...
  17. mr_D

    battery help

    any one know how much discharge is coming out of the battery when the car is off? or is anyone able to check theres for me if they have an amp meter. i need to find out how many amps/miliamps the standard or normal drainage is for the cupra. my battery is dying every day and i have just...
  18. Battery Jacket plus engine bay pics wanted

    Why do Seat put the batteries in little jackets? And would people also post pics of their engine bays, need some ideas
  19. Safe to charge a Cupra K1 battery? Odd problem

    Hey guys, Had my Cupra K1 since July and my battery died on me. I was away for 3 days, came back and absolutely no life in it whatsoever, no dashboard lights, no response at all. Anyhow, I was reading in the manual that the battery should be charged under controlled conditions by a garage...
  20. HIDs and battery connection

    Hi guys, I have been reading reviews on here about the installation of a HID kit. I hope o fir mine next week (weather permitting). One questions though, everyone seems to be talking about having to wire the kit back to the battery. My kit (HIDS 4 U pro Plus) says nothing at all about...