Be sure to use an auxillary input voltage device (memory savor) so you do not lose ECM TCM and radio programming. Most cars have a seperate battery for this, but VW does not. It plugs into the cigarette light and supplies a small amout of power to vital systems. I picked one up at harbor frieght for $5. Also, make sure the car is OFF. Disconnect the negative cable before the posative, and install after the posative cable. Always match the AMP ratings or go higher, because of cable resistance building up over time and wear to the starter. Replacing the cables and starter would fix this issue, but add much cost. Good Luck.
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Be sure to use an auxillary input voltage device (memory savor) so you do not lose ECM TCM and radio programming. Most cars have a seperate battery for this, but VW does not. It plugs into the cigarette light and supplies a small amout of power to vital systems. I picked one up at harbor frieght for $5.
Also, make sure the car is OFF. Disconnect the negative cable before the posative, and install after the posative cable.
Always match the AMP ratings or go higher, because of cable resistance building up over time and wear to the starter. Replacing the cables and starter would fix this issue, but add much cost.
Good Luck.