2001 Volkswagen Beetle Vw Used Jump Ford F150 Nex Day Would Start Battery Had

2001 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
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My vw was used to jump a ford f150. The nex day my vw would not start and the battery had to be charged. When it started the light came on for electrical problems. What could this be?
Jan 5, 2013 at 2:25 AM
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What light for "electrical problems"?

The red "battery light" or the yellow "check engine light"?

Thomas
Jan 5, 2013 at 3:43 AM
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I would have the alternator and battery tested one of them may be bad.
Jan 5, 2013 at 3:48 AM
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