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Asked by Elom Dec 26, 2009 at 09:51 AM about the 1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I can't seem to get a spark from the points.  The car turns over fine, but won't start.  Any suggestions?

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Chris answered 15 years ago

are the points good? are they pitted, burned? how old are they? did this problem just start? how is the condenser?

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