Car issues after battery died.
So I have a 2001 manual Volkswagen Golf that has run wonderfully for me. About three
weeks ago my battery died because I accidentally left the lights on. I got the car jumped
and was able to drive around a bit to help charge it. I was gone for almost two weeks after
the fact and when I got back I noticed my car has been losing power and has actually died
while driving on multiple occasions. The check engine and battery light both come on
when the car dies. I have been able to successfully restart the car but several times as I
begin to drive in first gear the car dies again. It has also happened while backing up. I took
it to my mechanic twice explaining the situation and both times they said nothing was
wrong. I had them check my battery and alternator. I even had them check the clutch not
knowing if that may be something. My car died again twice yesterday, once in the middle
of an intersection while turning and that is not normal. I am sure something is wrong. I do
not know if I need a new battery, a new alternator or if it has something to do with it being
a manual car? It could be something else but I do not know what? I have been in touch
with the previous owner and they said they changed the battery while it was in their
possession. They put a five year battery in it about two years ago.
