START ME PLEASE

nika9801 · Post by **nika9801** » Sun Aug 04, 2002 9:36 pm

I OWN AS OF LAST NIGHT 2 1970 VW BEETLES ONE RUNS FOR SURE THE OTHER RAN SUPPOSIBLY WHEN IT WAS PARKED LAST FALL. NEITHER ONE OF THEM WILL START WITH THE IGNITION. WHAT CAUSES THAT. SOUNDS LIKE A SOLENOID, BUT IT IS WEIRD THAT THE BOTH OF THEM WOULD DO THE SAME THING. ALL CONNECTIONS ON BATT. ARE TIGHT AND BATTERIES ARE FULLY CHARGED. WHY WOULD THIS HAPPEN TO TWO COMPLETLY DIFFERENT BUGS FROM TWO DIFFERENT PEOPLE.

NEW TO THE GAME AND ALREADY COFUSED
nika9801

Paul Kipta · Post by **Paul Kipta** » Sun Aug 04, 2002 10:19 pm

Just for kicks, lift real hard up on the key... strait up while cranking.

Don't brake the key though.

rich2481 · Post by **rich2481** » Mon Aug 05, 2002 5:29 am

do you mean they wont turn over, or they wont start????????

If the engines wont turn over, make sure of the connections at the starter.

check battery connections to ground too.

if it will turn over, check gas, spark ( points , plugs , etc.

nika9801 · Post by **nika9801** » Mon Aug 05, 2002 6:37 am

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by rich2481:
<B>do you mean they wont turn over, or they wont start????????

If the engines wont turn over, make sure of the connections at the starter.

check battery connections to ground too.

if it will turn over, check gas, spark ( points , plugs , etc.</B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

it wont turn over,can you get the starter out of these fairly easy or is a chore

mharney · Post by **mharney** » Mon Aug 05, 2002 7:04 am

I strongly recommend getting the Bentley service manual. Starter is easy.

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Pillow · Post by **Pillow** » Mon Aug 05, 2002 7:07 am

Hit the starter solenoid post with a screw driver and if it cranks then your ignition is screwed somewhere.

A lot of times you can clean up the starter connections and it works fine.

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nika9801 · Post by **nika9801** » Mon Aug 05, 2002 7:12 am

thanks everyone for you suggestions it sure is nice to have a site like this being how im new to the vw bug world everbodys comments are appriciated

THANKS

nika9801 · Post by **nika9801** » Mon Aug 05, 2002 8:02 pm

I FIGURED IT OUT THANKS FOR THE ADVISE.
TURNS OUT I CHECKED EVERYTHING BUT THE OBVIOUS, AFTER GOING THROUGH THE WIRING AND DIAGRAMS I SLID MY NOGIN UNDER THE CAR AND I GUESS I SHOULD HAVE LOOKED THERE TO BEGIN. THE SMALL STARTER WIRE HAD COME OFF ON THE BOTH OF THE CARS. THUS SAVING ME $550 ON THE PURCHASE OF BOTH CARS.
THANKS FOR THE ADVISE ALL HELP IS APRICIATED
nika9801

gleason · Post by **gleason** » Tue Aug 06, 2002 3:56 am

I know you're excited about your new toys, but when YOU TYPE IN ALL CAPS, it's considered yelling. Slow down a little.

rich2481 · Post by **rich2481** » Tue Aug 06, 2002 6:20 am

GEE I WAS RIGHT !!
"If the engines wont turn over, make sure of the connections at the starter."

I didnt think this was a Chat Room, who cares about caps, some people cant type or spell.... like me..............