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bustedtype2
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 Posted: Fri Aug 23, 2013 9:15 pm Post subject: My 60 convert won't start?? Help please. |
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I have a 1960 convertible bug. Still all original and running a 6 volt system a few months ago my battery seemed to be getting weak. I replaced the battery and was able to drive it. Now I get in it and I have no power. I replaced the battery agin and now all my electric works but it won't turn over I get nothing. I replace the egnition and starter also replace the positive and negative battery cables. Still nothing not a sound when I turn the key completely dead.
I want to take it to bug o Rama please any ideas?
The battery is new!!
I am a bus guy so I am not framilyer with the bug. I am only seeing 4 fuses for lights. Is their more?
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zabo
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double check your starter wiring, ground strap from trans to chassis, also check your headlight switch connections.
theres 8 fuses- 4 by speedo to 4 left of gas tank.
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bustedtype2
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Why the headlight switch connections? I will check for the other fuses when I get home. Do those fuses conect to the eng?
Thanks for the help
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Harleyelf
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| The power comes from the battery to the headlamp switch, then to the fuse box and ignition switch. A dirty contact on the headlamp switch terminal can mess up your whole car. |
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bustedtype2
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Ok I found the fues by the gas tank. It seems someone painted over the fues box and fuses. I changed the fuses out and removed the paint from the terminals. I got all the lights working but still won't start or even want to turn over. I checked the Trans strap and head light switch. All complete. Anything else I can try.
Help 6 days until Sac!!!
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phatdawg
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Ok I found the fues by the gas tank. It seems someone painted over the fues box and fuses. I changed the fuses out and removed the paint from the terminals. I got all the lights working but still won't start or even want to turn over. I checked the Trans strap and head light switch. All complete. Anything else I can try.
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You need to trace the power. Maybe start at the starter and work back. Might help to have someone try and start it while you check with a voltmeter. Here is a 1960 pic from the samba.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/info/wiring/feb60busfuses.jpg
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phatdawg
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bustedtype2
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Thanks will give it a try.
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grandpa pete
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..check your bently 