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2007 Volkswagen Passat Repair Question


Topics covered: Battery, Alternator, Battery cable.
Mileage: 890,000 miles.

Asked on July 27, 2012

My car goes off after i go through traffic ot use the Airconditoner.

I own a passat 2007 model. I recently observed that whenever i use airconditioning or go through alot of traffic, my car switches off on its own. Then the battery warning lamp appears on the dash board. When i wait a few minutes lets say 5 minutes it comes on again. Could it be just a bad battery? Help would be very much appreciated
Avatar Asked by olacantona

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Replied on July 27, 2012

the idle may be too low. have it checked as to why.

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on July 27, 2012

Thanks alot. I justed looked through d owners manual and it says the battery warning lamp indicates alternator problems. If this turns out to be true how much do u estimate dis will cost to fix.

Tiny Response from olacantona
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Replied on July 27, 2012

it sounds like the light came on from the motor stalling?? is that true??

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on July 27, 2012

The light comes on after the car goes off. The steering wheel and brakes become immovable after wards too

Tiny Response from olacantona
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Replied on July 27, 2012

thats normal.

you need to find out why it is stalling.

it could be a vacuum leak, idle control and many other possibilities that may cause this.

is the check engine light on??

roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on July 27, 2012

No it does not come on. The dashboard goes blank except for the battery warning lamp.

Tiny Response from olacantona
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Replied on July 27, 2012

you need a shop to help you here. it sounds electrical but cannot do much from here. try cleaning the battery cables and make sure all grounds are clean and tight

Roy

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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