iainrobertson
28-11-2007, 02:24 PM
Hi everyone,
I need to replace the battery on my 2000 GTI 2.0. I'm fairly practical but have little or no experience of car maintenance. It's proving a bit trickier than I thought it would be.
Does anyone know where I can find a step by step guide, or offer any advice?
My main problem is the 70mm ish wide metal strap that covers the battery front-to-back and seems to be locked under the top lip of the battery. I can't find a screw or bolt for this.
As a short term fix I've tried jumping the car from another battery and also another car, but it won't turn over. Is this likely to be a major issue?
The car is currently sitting at the bottom of the hill I tried to bump it off down and so I really need to get it moved, please help!
Thanks, Iain
I need to replace the battery on my 2000 GTI 2.0. I'm fairly practical but have little or no experience of car maintenance. It's proving a bit trickier than I thought it would be.
Does anyone know where I can find a step by step guide, or offer any advice?
My main problem is the 70mm ish wide metal strap that covers the battery front-to-back and seems to be locked under the top lip of the battery. I can't find a screw or bolt for this.
As a short term fix I've tried jumping the car from another battery and also another car, but it won't turn over. Is this likely to be a major issue?
The car is currently sitting at the bottom of the hill I tried to bump it off down and so I really need to get it moved, please help!
Thanks, Iain