Blew up battery in 13 Jetta

Asked by Chris Aug 29, 2020 at 12:50 PM about the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta SE

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I jumped my 13 Jetta battery with a bigger
battery and blew the top off.smh..new battery
installed and everything in car comes on
without the key.i can even engage the shifter
but engine not running.turning key does
nothing.anyone know what the problem is?

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TDolby answered 4 years ago

I suspect you did more damage than blow up your battery. The electrical system would need to be checked. How are the fuses?

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Bob answered 4 years ago

You hooked it up backwards, didn't you?

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Chris answered 4 years ago

Mark i had too.lol.smh....im gonna check the alternator wires and the ignition switch in 10 mins..hopefully i can find the problem....im gonna post pics today..wish i could post a vid to show

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F_O_R answered 4 years ago

Shorting out wires will melt them. Acid might damage them a bit but not melt them.

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Chris answered 4 years ago

Thanks f_o_r....do u think i should check the wires under the fuse box...somethings cutting the car on soon as i connect the battery without going into the car

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