Need advice about a 2013 polo R6 GTI

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Need advice about a 2013 polo R6 GTI

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Hi guys, i have a polo r6 GTi, i was driving in the afternoon with no problems or whatsoever.. but when i start it hours later it cranks but wont fire up. MFI shows "stabilization control" the battery,EPS,traction control and engine warning lights are on.. so i jump start the damn thing and it fires up but the enging,EPS and traction warning lights are still on and it has no boost and doesnt rev above 3000 RPMs.. so i drove it slow and when i got home i switched it off and started it again.. this time the boost was there but warning lips still lid up..could this be a battery or something else?
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Yes it sounds like battery get it check out tomorrow dude

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Battery. Had the same symptoms on both my cars recently. Guessing the car is still under warranty, in which case you might be able to get it changed out by VW for free. Otherwise you're looking at R1800 for the econo battery. OEM battery will set you back R3000 or so.
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Warranty is gone. Im @ 61k (milage).. will defenty do. Thanks guys
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Hey guys so just had the battery checkd nd its still in good condition.. its not the battery...what do i do next? Help guys
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Where did you get the battery checked?
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@ battery center. In East london. They even swaped it with a brand new one.. same story
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check contacts at the fuse box and earht straps.
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Hey guys. So had to tow the cab to vw. And they fixed it.. turns out to be a mapping sensor, located in the intake pipes close to the front engine mounting.. thanks a million guys
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