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What does the red light mean with a battery in the Volkswagen Polo?
Years 2009-2017

Answer

If the red light representing a battery has come on in our Volkswagen Polo, it means that a fault has been detected in the charging system of the same, which mainly includes the alternator. The internal elements of the latter are subject to wear and a simple repair will be possible most of the time. In the worst cases we will have to proceed with the complete replacement of the device, which is often an expensive operation.
Posted on: 18 September 2022 by ScegliAuto

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