i have a 69 vw everything runs great except for the other day i got off work and went to start it and i turn the key and nothing happened i recently replaced the starter 3 months prior so it cant be t

Asked by jubugs Apr 09, 2012 at 12:52 AM about the 1969 Volkswagen Beetle

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

i got off work and went to start it and i turn the key and nothing happened i recently replaced the starter 3 months prior so it cant be that and for some reason the person who had it before me put a ford relay on it dont know why but it was running just fine with it so i replaced that also thinking that was it and it wasnt so i ran a test light to the relay then to the starter and i have power everywhere and my battery is fully charged but when i turn the key it dont make any kind of sound so i need some help what can it be?

24,495

aztec626bf answered 12 years ago

If you are getting power to the starter and it doesn't turn could be the starter even though you replaced it already. You can try turning the headlights on and turn the key to start. If you notice the headlights dimming or going out you could have a bad battery connection. If when you turn key you notice no change in headlights I would look closer at the starter. You can take starters to most Auto stores and they will test them for free.

Mark helpful

Your Answer:

i have a 69 vw everything runs great except for the other day i got off work and went to start it and i turn the key and nothing happened i recently replaced the starter 3 months prior so it cant be t 1 Answer

i got off work and went to start it and i turn the key and nothing happened i recently replaced the starter 3 months prior so it cant be that and for some reason the person who had it before me put a ...

1969 Volkswagen Beetle

-

Maintenance & Repair
1998 beetle. Went for oil change. As soon as they completed it my check engine light came on. They checked code, was some emmissions code. Okay so the light goes out 2 days later. A few days later the car wont start, like it is out of gas, it's turning but not catching. I let it sit for 1/2 hr then it starts and the engine light back on. Everything fine for a few days then the same thing happens out of the blue. Just happened again to me. Car was fine, no light on then i go somewhere, park it, get back in and it wont start like its out of gas...let it sit for half hour and then it starts like nothing was wrong and the engine light back on now. What could be wrong? I am not out of gas. Did the guy doing the oil change/new filter mess something up? 6 Answers

1998 beetle. Went for oil change. As soon as they completed it my check engine light came on. They checked code, was some emmissions code. Okay so the light goes out 2 days later. A few days later the...

1998 Volkswagen Beetle

-

Maintenance & Repair
when i turn the key on my 73 bug sometimes it will start and other times it does nothing 3 Answers

I thought it was my clutch not engaging but i replaced the cable and it is still doing it. It will start with no problem sometimes and other times i will turn the key and it does nothing, no clicking...

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

-

Maintenance & Repair
I have a 2001 volkswagon beetle that i dont drive much. It had a low battery but managed to start on the second try and stayed running well, when i turned the car off, I fully charged the battery. W 2 Answers

I have a 2001 volkswagon beetle that i dont drive much. It had a low battery but managed to start on the second try and stayed running well, when i turned the car off, I fully charged the battery. W...

2001 Volkswagen Beetle GL

-

Maintenance & Repair
Car alarmed itself, wont start, and i cant program my key fob to it. 14 Answers

I have a 98 VW Beetle and the battery went out a couple weeks ago, I took it out to charge it and when I put it back in, the car alarmed itself. every time I unlock the drivers side door, the alarm so...

1998 Volkswagen Beetle 2 Dr STD Hatchback

-

Maintenance & Repair

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.