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Baz1313 Seriously Crusin Dubber

101 posts · joined Feb 2012 ·

#953443
69 model

68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#953444
Baz1313 wrote:Putting bug together when I start it with the key it kicks over but got to hold key on when let go key it stops what's happening thx Baz any body help plz
Hi Baz

is it an early model [ignition switch is centre of dash
or late model with switch on the steering column??

1st.. do the dash warning lights come on with the key switch along with power to the coil and carby fuel cutoff solenoid and auto choke too..

the turning of the key should just turn the engine over - power to the solenoid on the starter motor.. ONLY

usually the 3 wires to the ignition key..
one is POWER +
other to the ignition circuit [as above]
and the last wire connects the starter solenoid to start the engine..

You may have the ignition and starter wires connected wrong
or the ignition wire not connected at all...
all to the starter circuit.. so ignition is only working with starter motor..??

LEE
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matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·

#953445
Get a test light and confirm, black wire should have power when on, but by the sounds the ignition switch electrical contacts are not working properly. Can be replaced without changing the actual key/barrel assy.
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Baz1313 Seriously Crusin Dubber

101 posts · joined Feb 2012 ·

#953474
Thx guys fixed the old girl thanks to you for help baz