my 1996 golf gti wont tick over,any advice

[richy]

please ?thanks?

[wizjp]

Battery charged, gas tank full, oil and water in engine?Lights work ? Connections to and from battery, starter etc tight? Starter bad?

[[BBq] Felix]

check battery, check starter, *and cables on both* you should take it to a mechanic they can help you with this one.

[badintentions]

ok first of all, you need to check the battery voltage, it should be 12v or so just sitting, second jump start the car and if it starts check the battery voltage while its running. should be 13-14 volts if it checks good then your alternator is good but you need to replace your battery. but if while running your battery checks the same as it did when it wasn't running then you need a new alternator. good luck.

[MT K]

check for any vacume pipes leaking,check air filter,clean plugs