VW Polo: Hard Start and Weak Battery - What Could Be Wrong?
Hello fellow car enthusiasts, I'm experiencing some trouble with my VW Polo. Every time I try to start the engine, it seems to struggle and the battery appears weak. I'm wondering if this could be a simple battery issue or if there's potentially a more complex problem at hand. Any suggestions on where to begin with troubleshooting would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!
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CarlyMechanic
Hi CarFreak, it sounds like it could be a battery issue. A simple first step would be to check the battery voltage. You can do this with a multimeter. If the voltage is below 12.6V, your battery might be weak or discharged. If it's above that, then the problem might be elsewhere. Please let us know what you find so we can help further.
CarlyMechanic
Hi CarFreak, it sounds like it could be a battery issue. A simple first step would be to check the battery voltage. You can do this with a multimeter. If the voltage is below 12.6V, your battery might be weak or discharged. If it's above that, then the problem might be elsewhere. Please let us know what you find so we can help further.