Mk2 golf cutting out

[buzmuzguz]

Hi, i have a MK2 golf 1.6 driver 1990. Its been on and off the road for 3 years now and when starting it again i don't ever have a problem. when putting it back on the road this time after 3 months, i charged the battery and went for a drive. Once i stopped i went to start it again and i heard a small pop, as if it was coming from the fuse box. now when ever it turn the ignition the battery cuts out, also when i put my foot on the break or turn the head lights on the battery also cuts out. When i turn the heater or hazards on there is a ticking coming from the fuse box. any ideas what has happened and what i need to do to fix it? thanks

Ed :beerchug:

[towcestervag]

try terminal 30 relay?

[buzmuzguz]

Is that 'relay number 30' or is that the 'number 30 slot' the relay goes into?

[towcestervag]

yes

[buzmuzguz]

Sorry but yes to which? 'relay number 30' or the 'number 30 slot' that the relay goes into?

[buzmuzguz]

i had the battery checked out by halfords and they say its fine, when i put a circuit tester on the live wire from the battery it lights up but if i turn the ignition on or lights the tester light dones'nt come on. and today i reconnected the battery and all my lights work fan etc but as soon a i try and start the car it all cuts out again? any ideas?

ed

[Crasher]

Bad power connection or bad earth from the battery to the body or engine is a possibility.