Why won't 2005 VW GTI Engine start?

timmack007

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My car sat for a little over a week while I was away. When I came back, it was buried in snow. I dug out the door, used the keyless entry to unlock it, turned on the power (but not the engine), had the radio on and turned on the rear defroster. After awhile, the radio shut off without my noticing. When I finally shoveled enough snow to move the car, I got in the car. I turned the key and I heard a click but the engine didnt start. The dash board lights came on and the interior lights were also on. I took the key out and tried again with the same result. I did try pumping the gas (even though later I read that you should never do that.) I tried again and when I kept the key turned, this time there were multiple clicks and the lights in the dashboard flickered. I also noticed that every time I tried to start it, the clock reset. Did I drain the battery by having the radio and the rear defroster on for about an hour? Could it start after a night of waiting? Is it just the battery?
 
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