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Old September 22nd 08, 03:49 AM posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
Speedy Jim[_2_]
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Default 1967 beetle won't start

aptpupil wrote:
> this one's probably basic...got a 67 bug that won't start, doesn't try
> turning over at all. battery is showing 13.4 volts, lights go on, but no
> cranking at all. red light is on, but not the green/yellow one. i have a
> kill switch on this, not sure how it works, but when it's off the car will
> crank, but not turn over. coil? starter? ideas? giving me ways to test the
> ideas would be even better. thanks in advance.
> -chris
>
>



Jumper starter as shown in this sketch:
http://www.nls.net/mp/volks/schem/starter4.gif

Shift in Neutral!!!

If it cranks, you know the starter is good.

Speedy Jim
http://www.nls.net/mp/volks/
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