Brand new battery keeps dying

Asked by Keepitreal74 Jul 22, 2020 at 06:49 PM about the 2004 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo S

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Just replaced battery twice on my 2004 vw bettle.
If I don't drive it every day it dies.

1 Answer
41,240

TDolby answered 4 years ago

You'll need to test the cars electrical system as to why you have a parasitic draw. Have a mechanic help or search youtube for some videos on how to do it yourself if you are handy with a multimeter.

Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

  • Brand new battery keeps dying 1 Answer

    Just replaced battery twice on my 2004 vw bettle. If I don't drive it every day it dies.

    2004 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo S

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Battery keeps dying 1 Answer

    Put in new alternator nd battery. 2008 vw beetle. Battery still dies what else can I check

    2008 Volkswagen Beetle SE

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • 2006 VW Beetle battery keeps dying (fuse 42 and 14 draw) 9 Answers

    2006 VW Beetle battery keeps dying. Battery and Alternator are new and good. I did a parasitic draw test in mAmps and at first the draw was 0.56 and then I pulled the radio fuse and it went down ...

    2006 Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L Convertible

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • 1976 Bug wont turn over after installing new battery 3 Answers

    I have a 1976 bug the battery was bad so I jump started it. I started right up. Bought a new battery and now all the dash lights come on when you turn the key but it wont turn over, Ran a jumper wir...

    1976 Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • I have a 1973 Beetle and my battery keeps dying 10 Answers

    Volkswagen Beetle

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

Shortcuts

Search Volkswagen Beetle Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    tenspeed
    Reputation
    3,220
  • #2
    Chris Billings
    Reputation
    2,970
  • #3
    Deathjam4
    Reputation
    2,150
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used MINI Cooper
36 Great Deals out of 616 listings starting at $1,999
Used Jeep Wrangler
145 Great Deals out of 5,071 listings starting at $5,450
Used Volkswagen Golf
26 Great Deals out of 444 listings starting at $3,987
Used Honda Civic
180 Great Deals out of 3,705 listings starting at $1,995
Used Toyota Camry
52 Great Deals out of 985 listings starting at $2,212
Used Toyota Corolla
108 Great Deals out of 2,035 listings starting at $2,795
Used Volkswagen Jetta
82 Great Deals out of 1,896 listings starting at $995
Used Volkswagen Golf GTI
25 Great Deals out of 608 listings starting at $4,900
Used Chevrolet Corvette
29 Great Deals out of 1,060 listings starting at $15,871
Used Ford Mustang
65 Great Deals out of 1,259 listings starting at $4,995
Used Ford F-150
321 Great Deals out of 14,968 listings starting at $1,712
Used BMW 3 Series
71 Great Deals out of 1,176 listings starting at $1,995
Used Mazda MX-5 Miata
3 Great Deals out of 65 listings starting at $7,995
Used Honda Accord
40 Great Deals out of 910 listings starting at $1,599

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.