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Battery gone flat and loss of power after clutch changed on vw bora also wouldn't turn over making clicking noise and when i did get it going it started to make noises from behind the steering wheel?
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∙ 12y ago
Assuming that everything was okay before you started (apart from the clutch problem!) -
It's probable that you have not reconnected the wiring correctly or that they are not of sufficient contact - and it is also possible that you may have trapped a wire in your efforts to repair your vehicle
That being the case, your battery may not actually be 'flat' but because it gives the symptoms of such you will need to retrace your steps to locate the fault. (basic mechanics #1) - Recheck ALL the wiring connections, especially the Starter motor feed and engine Earth cables.
Clean all connections gently with Emery cloth or abrasive paper, even if it looks okay and make sure the connections are secure but not over-tight.
Test the battery voltage before and then during trying to start the engine; if the voltage is similar (it won't be exactly the same!) then it's safe to say that the power is not tying to operate the starter motor - if the voltage drops very low (below 8.5 volts) then look at the connections and condition of the battery and/or connections and cables again.
As an indicator the battery voltage should be about 13.2 volts for a fully charged battery, 12.6 volts for a half charged battery and only 12 volts for a fully discharged battery. Anything below 12 volts is considered to be below the capabilities of the battery to start the engine.
The noise behind the steering wheel could be some 'Relays' clicking in-and-out because there isn't enough power to activate them!!!!
When full battery power is restored this problem should go away.....
Ask yourself this question -
was it okay before I started?
Yes = it's likely that you have caused the problem - just be patient and carefully retrace your steps.
No = you will probably need to have a qualified mechanic look at your car...
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Hiya
Without physically looking at the vehicle it sounds very much to me like you have left off an earth wire somewhere. This would explain the relay's clicking all the time because they are trying to earth out through other relays rather than their correct route to earth.
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