mk2 golf electrical problems please help!

[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 (or so i assume as my digital clock on the dash resets to 00:00 each time) the engine doesn't turn over what-so-ever 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

[kenney]

I think you may need a new battery

[buzmuzguz]

i got it started fist time about 40 mins before. now it won't turn over just. i only get sounds from the fuse box when the hazzrds are on and when the blower is on. Headlights also won't come on.

[kenney]

If you are sure the battery is ok,then check the battery terminals and earh wire

[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

[kenney]

I think there is a fault with one of the battery terminals,or earth wire