When shopping for replacement Volkswagen parts in Auburn, MA, you need to know what your specific issue is. Your vehicle’s battery, for instance, might be malfunctioning in different ways. Knowing what’s wrong with your battery can help you repair it or replace it with acceptable parts. Here’s how to identify several battery issues that Patrick Volkswagen can help you with.
Short Circuits
As with any battery, your Volkswagen battery might short-circuit if it generates too much energy at once. You can usually detect this if you smell something burning from inside your engine or see sparks fly from the battery.
Battery Corrosion
This is usually easy to detect if you notice a green-blue substance around your battery terminals. If there’s a small amount of corrosion, you can carefully clean it off and be good to go. Otherwise, you’ll want to replace the battery.
Ignition Delay
If your vehicle is slow to start, your battery probably isn’t adequately providing power to the ignition system. This indicates that your battery needs to be charged or there’s a connection problem.
Dead Battery
You can diagnose a dead battery easily if your car fails to turn over. Frequent jumpstarts are also a good indicator that your battery isn’t holding a charge.
Old Battery
After a number of years, your car battery will naturally need to be replaced. Older batteries aren’t able to hold a charge as well and might have other issues that require a new battery.
Find Volkswagen Parts in Auburn, MA at Patrick Volkswagen
If you’re in the market for a new Volkswagen battery, our dealership can help you. Visit Patrick Volkswagen today to find new Volkswagen parts in Auburn, MA, or schedule a service visit.