2013 6R Comfortline Polo won't start

[VeeDub77]

I hope starting a new topic is ok, I couldn't find anything relevant when searching previous threads.

So our Polo developed a problem today.

When I try to start the car it doesn't do anything. Common sense would dictate dead battery, but radio and internal lights come on without a problem. What confused me is the clicking and random dash light flashing when you turn on the headlamps and try to start it. Once I also applied the brake and was greeted with a christmas lights display. My gf managed to make a video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwbwxIrCtqI

Really stumped, any suggestions or ideas?

[epigoo]

It look likes flat battery to me because I have seen them in my wife car and we end up to replace the battery.


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[VeeDub77]

Thanks, I'll probably need someone to drop by and check/replace the battery or maybe jump start the car. Can anyone recommend a good mobile mechanic on this forum who has experience with VW's? I'm in Brisbane.

[LukePolo]

this literally happened to me on the weekend.

definitely a battery

[VeeDub77]

this literally happened to me on the weekend.

definitely a battery

Thanks, that's a relief!

Did you end up replacing it yourself? Any chance you could share what battery you went for?

[LukePolo]

Thanks, that's a relief!

Did you end up replacing it yourself? Any chance you could share what battery you went for?

sure did
super easy to do

Product
$230 from battery world

[pontiff]

this literally happened to me on the weekend.

definitely a battery

I have had the same thing also.. its the battery (at least its going to be a simple fix)

[VeeDub77]

Yup, dead battery. Ended up calling mobile battery guy due to urgency and he did the diagnostics and replacement.

Thanks again for the help everyone, this forum is incredible!

[pontiff]

Yup, dead battery. Ended up calling mobile battery guy due to urgency and he did the diagnostics and replacement.

Thanks again for the help everyone, this forum is incredible!

Good to hear problem solved

[nomadx38]

Had this happen to me as well recently (dropped cell, 12 volts - no amps). Surprisingly I managed to pick a OEM battery up from VW for $169!!! Pretty good if you ask me

[LukePolo]

Had this happen to me as well recently (dropped cell, 12 volts - no amps). Surprisingly I managed to pick a OEM battery up from VW for $169!!! Pretty good if you ask me

Let me know who you wine and dined to get that price!!!