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Winter use starting Issue ??
« on: January 16, 2014, 04:46:17 pm »
Hi there got a slight bother, every morning the car is turning over about 2-3 times before firing up then when all warm its fine.... i dont do many miles in the winter literally only just warms up on the trip to the shop.
Got the battery checked and they said it was fine it just needs charging... does the starting problem sound like a battery issue ??
any help appreciated :) :drinking:
07 Mk5 Gti, Rear De-Wiper, Euro Fogs, Heko Wind deflectors, Pro Coils, GFB DV+

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Re: Winter use starting Issue ??
« Reply #1 on: January 16, 2014, 05:06:27 pm »
How old is the battery?
Without traction power is nothing!

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Re: Winter use starting Issue ??
« Reply #2 on: January 16, 2014, 05:11:09 pm »
Well your short journeys will not help the charging situation and only the best of battery would stand a chance of performing with this style of motoring.

What would worth be a try http://www.lidl.co.uk/cps/rde/SID-07C02F94-D4D3CF8D/www_lidl_uk/hs.xsl/our-offers-2491.htm?action=showDetail&id=9103

It's a battery conditioner / charger - cheap enough to sort this type of problem.

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Re: Winter use starting Issue ??
« Reply #3 on: January 16, 2014, 05:14:57 pm »
Thanks for the replies I belive the battery is the original one from 07 and it's a varta.. Yes it may be worth getting one of them! 
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Re: Winter use starting Issue ??
« Reply #4 on: January 16, 2014, 05:21:12 pm »
For my money I would change the battery (as it's at that stage - end of its maintenance free life) if it's been in for five years.
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