2000 VW Beetle - Car won't start
Asked by Melinda Jun 25, 2016 at 05:35 PM about the 2000 Volkswagen Beetle GLS 2.0
Question type: Maintenance & Repair
LOL like this " Q " has never been asked. New Battery, new starter but only
clicks or no sound to key turning in ignition. I've reset the alarm system(radio).
I'm puzzled cuz when jump starting and all cables are attached to both
batteries - i see no spark whatsoever. What is going on there, please?
3 Answers
Auto_Centric answered 8 years ago
A cable has a bad connection inspect the #2 gauge wires first, loose, corroded, high resistance it can appear as Ok, but under the insulation not allow current to pass,you will need a multimeter to test for that, and a bad ground can prevent the electrical from functioning in the vehicle.
Pmickle1950 answered 7 years ago
I am having same issue starting 2000 VW bug that ran beautifully before now suddenly won't start without a charge. And as if yesterday it starts for a few seconconds then stops. Can you tell me what is wrong and if I take it for repairs approximate cost I am looking at.
Starter just clicks will not engage