2011 132 TSI Tiguan not starting

[jbounce]

Hi,

My Tiguan doesn't start and wondering if anyone has had the same issue?

Key Fob can barely unlock car (Tried Spare Key also) after a few presses it unlocks.

When Starting the car, the headlights are dim and only lasts about half a second.
Lights on dash also just flash for half a second.

No response and car doesn't crank.

Checked Battery colour meter thingy and it is green.

Wondering what it may be?
Thanks

[Lucas_R]

2011 132 TSI Tiguan not starting

If its still the original battery you can bealmost 110% be sure its time for a new battery.

[tigger73]

+1 on the battery very common in a car 5-6 years old.

[jbounce]

Thanks all, I will try replacing the battery today and see if this fixes it.
I forgot to mention that I had replaced the battery 2 years ago but everything so far seems to be battery related as the unlocking of doors and lights are very weak. Thanks

[tigger73]

Or at least check that nothing has been left on by accident and drained the battery.

[jbounce]

Thanks, I just replaced the battery now the unlock and locking of the doors is ok however when I get into the car the instrument cluster display flickers and when I turn the ignition on it turns off. engine doesn't crank.
Wondering if there is anything else I can check?

Thanks

[tigger73]

If you can get a scan of your car. I'd be checking fuses and if there's any electrical/wiring faults.

There was an issue/recall on the fuse holder in the engine bay next to the battery as it would get hot and melt. Check that this hasn't happened: http://www.vwwatercooled.com/forums/...ges-89048.html

[jbounce]

Thanks Tigger, just had roadside assistance visit. New battery was 10Volts so they jump started and it started. Ran the car for half an hour and then tried to start again. Same issue.
Is the new battery the issue?

[JustCruisn]

What was the charging voltage when running ? The alternator may be dead, or as stated the wiring can melt, this would prevent the alternator current making its way back to the battery.
Roadside assist should have been able to troubleshoot this for you.

[tigger73]

Well if you are able to jump start the car it means that the car is OK and looks like the problem is either with the battery or charging system.

[jbounce]

Thanks all, I will try swapping for a another battery and get it tested in the shop this time. Hoping I can resolve this issue this time.

[jbounce]

Thanks for all your help.
The issue has been resolved now. Unfortunately my new battery was a dud.
Was able to replace with another new one and all good now.

[tigger73]

Good to hear. And thanks for letting us know how the issue was resolved. Good for anyone with this problem in the future.

[PeteC]

Just wondering, what battery did you buy at the end? And if anybody can recommend a good, powerful and reliable battery to buy and where? Price does not matter. Thanks.

[neil]

Should have got more than 2 years out of a battery , some brands have 2 year warranty ???