[billymade]

On my 2002 new beetle 1.8T, when there is a charging or battery issue; my speedo makes a clicking noise, lights rapidly blink, probably relays click and the starter clicks, slowly moves or doesn't move at all. In those cases, my battery was dying and/or I had a alternator failing or both!

We have had some members with the A5 Beetle (2012-2019); that had a partial fuse block, that is related to the starter go bad, get fried and cause a no starting issue. This was typically, associated with a trouble code; indicating, a electrical fuse issue with short to ground type errors to various components.

I would defintiely, confirm with a multimeter; what your charged voltage with your battery is. If it is suspect, low voltage and things are not working as it should, you might pull the battery and go to a local auto parts store, have them do a test on it, to confirm, it is good or not. If bad, replace it and reinstall on your Beetle. Then, try again, if everything starts fine, then; you might take it back to the auto parts store, have the whole charging system tested with the car running, that way you can rule out any charging issues. They can, also scan for trouble codes; as well or you can rent a scan tool, from most auto parts stores, for free.

If you have a scan tool; you might scan for codes and see, if any come up, that might be a clue as to the problem.

Try some testing, check your battery, charging system and scan for codes. Report back your results and we can go from there. Thanks.

 

[billymade]

Cool, glad you found the problem, it was just a battery replacement and you are back on the road!

If you have a chance; run by a auto parts store, have them test the whole charging system and check for any trouble codes. May not be needed but always worth; having the whole charging system check and confirm everything is in spec.


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[billymade]

Interesting, in hearing about the engine issues; we have been hearing about things, that go wrong with the 2.0T, timing chain tensioners, fuel pumps, leaking water pumps and carbon build up on the valves, piston rings, etc.

Many feel the A5 Beetle is a much more substantial car; in many ways more reliable and most seem to be happy with them. I still have’t driven one and all the 2.0T engine problems; has me nervous, about upgrading to a later model VW!

Thankfully, it sounds like your major engine repairs; we all done under the VW warranty! Whew!


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[billymade]

I’m still learning, about the 2.0T and its unique issues; check out “naptowntuner” on youtube for a expert on these engines (a former Audi dealer tech).

I watch the “HumbleMechanic”religiously and have learned allot from his videos.

Of all the A5 Beetle models, the R-Line version; seemed to have the best performance spec, body design and looks of the 2012-2019 Beetle line.

If you have some photos; be sure to share them, if you have a chance, thanks.

 

[billymade]

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Can you give us more info; about the fuse block issue, this can help others, in the future. Thanks