What is wrong with my battery?

[calgarydub]

It has done this since I got the car in 2007. I would just clean it off soak it in some baking soda and water mix, and put on some lubricant after to try and stop this from happening.

I don't know if it is related at all, but my car will die if the headlights are left on for 10 or 15 minutes when the car is not running. The car will also die if I listen to music too long and don't start the car. I've never had anything like this happen to my old mk3.

If anyone knows what the problem is please let me know, I will probably end up getting a new battery anyways as this is becoming a frequent event.

[aliencurv]

Re: What is wrong with my battery?

your battery is leaking at that terminal. you need a new battery.

[Stonewall]

Re: What is wrong with my battery?

^ What he said, that battery is beyond toast.

[Wildfire]

Re: What is wrong with my battery?

My battery does the same thing but everything works fine.....

[Remedys]

Re: What is wrong with my battery?

Until it no longer starts and you can't jump it.

[RONDAL]

Re: What is wrong with my battery?

that kids is battery acid

[bitskyline]

Re: What is wrong with my battery?

should get some new terminals too if or when you get a new batt. but that's just me. oh and upgrade your ground.

[calgarydub]

Re: What is wrong with my battery?

Haha, thanks guys.

I knew there was something wrong with it since the first time I saw it but never really did anything about it as it still functioned, other than the headlights/music problem.

I've never bought a battery before, where is the best place, or does it really matter?

[RONDAL]

Re: What is wrong with my battery?

walmart, go ask at the desk for an optima RED TOP.

[R_Ethug]

Re: What is wrong with my battery?

i got my red top at walmart.. 200 bucks R35.. not sure what a VW needs tho.. mine has reverse terminals for audis design

[J-hop]

Re: What is wrong with my battery?

yea wallymart is probably the best place to go, if you are looking for a cheaper option the energizers are half decent there (i think I paid $107). Careful with that battery acid too its nasty stuff

[Pshrynk]

Re: What is wrong with my battery?

IMHO Optimas are overkill in a street car unless you really drive it hard and need the durability. There are much better batteries out there with much higher CCA and much better warranties for much better prices.

[aliencurv]

Re: What is wrong with my battery?

you can get some battery terminal cleaner at cdn tire. it's a spray can and works great. spray it on the existing connector before u put the new battery in. make sure u clean off all the old corrosion from the acid fumes. and u'll be rock'n

[Stonewall]

Re: What is wrong with my battery?

No need for an optima in my opinion, phone around town and get the biggest battery you can find. Personally I would go with an international as they have good warranties. Use some of that spray and buy a terminal wire brush tool and you are golden.

[aliencurv]

Re: What is wrong with my battery?

No need for an optima in my opinion, phone around town and get the biggest battery you can find. Personally I would go with an international as they have good warranties. Use some of that spray and buy a terminal wire brush tool and you are golden.

epic fail. Just kidding. Ya I agrees. I use generic cdn tire batteries. I don't pay double just for something brand named. The motormaster batteries have. Wicked wRrNty too. I just get a new one every two years or so for free from them lol.