Hey guys new to air cooled scene! Quick question

[DasBst]

Hey all just picked up 2 bugs for $4000.00 an the one I'm asking about is a 71. I drove it home most the way an stopped for fuel, go to leave the engine won't turn over. Doesn't even click. Any ideas where to start looking in the electrical system?
Thanks guys! Tyler.


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[Superbeet]

Just start with a new battery and go from there.

[DasBst]

Alright thanks! I usually drive an tinker around on a MK4 so this is a whole new ball game for me.


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[crestfallen]

Sounds like the starter is getting heat soaked from traveling. This makes them tricky to start when they're hot. Mine does it occasionally. Push start it lmao. Pics?

[LooseNuts]

Just start with a new battery and go from there.

Don't just start bying stuff. Get an elect. Tester and check the battery then start testing things to see if your getting current. Make sure the ground it good. Many years agon I bought new battery, new starter, points, condenser. Etc etc. Only to find out I neede a new $10 ground strap. $325 bucks later and I was pissed...

[Superbeet]

Don't just start bying stuff. Get an elect. Tester and check the battery then start testing things to see if your getting current. Make sure the ground it good. Many years agon I bought new battery, new starter, points, condenser. Etc etc. Only to find out I neede a new $10 ground strap. $325 bucks later and I was pissed...

Sure, but I'm sure the thing needs a new battery anyways, it would make diagnosing what was wrong a lot easier. I didn't say go buy everything without testing things. Starting with the easiest thing (which could be the problem) would be an easy first step.

[DasBst]

Sounds like the starter is getting heat soaked from traveling. This makes them tricky to start when they're hot. Mine does it occasionally. Push start it lmao. Pics?

Hahaha we tried jumping it. No go lol. I don't think we tried fast enough haha. But hey it's all good! An ya sure I'll post some.


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[DasBst]

Don't just start bying stuff. Get an elect. Tester and check the battery then start testing things to see if your getting current. Make sure the ground it good. Many years agon I bought new battery, new starter, points, condenser. Etc etc. Only to find out I neede a new $10 ground strap. $325 bucks later and I was pissed...

Damn man ya ima go through it slowly to make sure I don't over see somthing bad I appreciate all the tips!


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[DasBst]

Sure, but I'm sure the thing needs a new battery anyways, it would make diagnosing what was wrong a lot easier. I didn't say go buy everything without testing things. Starting with the easiest thing (which could be the problem) would be an easy first step.

Ya I am going to get a new battery as soon as I get back from Alabama Monday an ill post to keep updated.


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[Superbeet]

[DasBst]

Been awhile guys, sorry! Got
A new battery an fixed a fuel leak it had an she runs decent so far! I need to go on a road trip with it to really tell. I'll keep all posted!

[zzzdanz]

Adjust the valves and toss a tune up at her before that road trip man.....

[DasBst]

Adjust the valves and toss a tune up at her before that road trip man.....

Haha alright will do

[6603]

Hey all just picked up 2 bugs for $4000.00 an the one I'm asking about is a 71. I drove it home most the way an stopped for fuel, go to leave the engine won't turn over. Doesn't even click. Any ideas where to start looking in the electrical system?
Thanks guys! Tyler.


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Test your battery, then the generator, tune up, and if it's still bad it may be your voltage regulator. The same thing happened to me, and it was my voltage regulator. Does your generator light stay on after you turn off your car?

[6603]

Ahh, you fixed it.

[DasBst]

Test your battery, then the generator, tune up, and if it's still bad it may be your voltage regulator. The same thing happened to me, and it was my voltage regulator. Does your generator light stay on after you turn off your car?

No it doesn't.

[Schell R32]

dude go post some where else....by pluggin these stupid links your derailing this dude thread with your "wanting more info"...you've posted that on every thread.

[DasBst]

dude go post some where else....by pluggin these stupid links your derailing this dude thread with your "wanting more info"...you've posted that on every thread.

Lol right