I have a 2012 VW Jetta 2.5 SEL. When I tried to start my car all the instrument lights flickered on/off and I heard a rapid clicking sound, no start.

Asked by MSG_VW Dec 04, 2017 at 06:20 PM about the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta SEL

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I jumped and it started.   Had battery tested, a little low so I charged all night.
Today the car has no power at all, jump doesn't do anything, completely dead.
Any suggestions?  Also, how do I get it out of park with no power, auto
transmission?  Thanks for any help.

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jamnblues answered 6 years ago

maybe the battery is so dead it won't take a charge- when was the last time you replaced it?

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MSG_VW answered 6 years ago

Thanks for the response. I thought jumping used the battery from the working car to bypass the possibly dead battery? Also, with no power, do you know how to get the car out of park? Thanks again.

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