ok so i just put a new optima red top in the car (98 1.8t qt) and it wont start it just clicks like the battery is dead but its not i just took it off charge and yes everything is tight its been sitting because im workin on redoing alot of things but i always goout and start it ive neverhad any problems please let me know something

 

did you try to jump it you might have a defective battery

 

i dont think its defective but ill will see when the g/f gets home ill through it in her jeep

 

let us know if the jump worked when you try

 

Make sure the battery cables are very tight - I've seen when a cable is not snugged up enough, the car will just click. The cables could appear tight but not be (or you may have corrosion on the cable connector, which baking soda/water/toothbrush will clean). Push the cables on hard and twist them back and forth some to try for better contact - it's worked in the past and is worth a shot.

 

ok so ive been gone for a lil bit due to some kid runing a red light and hiting me and my girlfriend well anyways my battery is not defective it starts my 84 3/4 ton chevy with no problem but when its in the audi all i get is a ticking noise someone please help it wont even turn over tha gas is on E but i dont think that will cause this i get power to everything it just wont even try to start someone please help

 

Could be the starter relay, or fuel pump relay, or maybe the pump itself. It might not be the battery at all.

 

Dont know if you hvae solved this or not. Even my B5 wouldnt start since yesterday night... Tried all kindsa things, but didnt work... The car would just click away and finally start after, say about 10 minutes. But when i put the gear in Drive mode nad start it, it works,,, I know thats not a good way of doing it, but does anyone have a clue as to why this is happening?

The batteries are good.. so i guess thats out of the picture..


Thanks
Varun