Volkswagen Beetle Starter Replacement 

jordanjnance Couldn't agree more. Fantastic video.

Have fun diving you old beetle i do with mine.

Steve Eaton Glad you got it changed two people does make the job easier.

Many thanks!

It also helps if the threads on the bolt are very clean so you can spin the nut by hand.

Mone doesn't use a 17mm either its a 15mm and the starter circumference prevents a socket from being used. You have to use a box wrench.

I have nanobots working for me....lol

I had one like yours were it would not start.I had my father give me a push and we bump started it.

+Sarah Woodruff The weather is s getting warmer so It is time to start getting the vw back on the road.

+richpin06a Mine is a daily driver; made it through Idaho winter, and drove awesome! I love my bugster ;)

+Sarah Woodruff I would love to see it.

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+Sarah Woodruff Cool i just checked it out 74 super love the paint work up the sides...have you seen my 56. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-h0iiTBovdOs.html

Thank you.

Of all the vws we worked on i can not recall that symptom but what i remember is the starter solenoid was the main problem with a car with starting issues.

Thank you! Cheers!

The ghia does have the same configuration.

+dandeecowboy There is no starter relay. How old is the starter.

+richpin06a I'm not sure. I just bought the bug and am trying to get it going. it clicks several times before it turns over. then it does fine. my bigger issue is when it get warm it tries to die and then I can't get it to start at all until it cools down for 15 minutes

+dandeecowboy When we worked a lot on them the starter solenoid was the main culprit.If the plugs,points and condenser are fine then i would look at the carburetor.

If you are working on a 12 volt beetle i might want to check the connections on the regulator and battery.

richpin06a yes 12 volt will check the regulator thanks

Big Bone Daddy

Glad you enjoyed it

My 1956 beetle is very similar to this, they did not change much over the years.

+Bri Stanczyk Here is a good look at the wire www.google.com/search?q=vw+starter+solenoid+wiring&espv=2&biw=1366&bih=643&tbm=isch&imgil=uHfFsGZGc1xp3M%253A%253BwMBw8T7klLcbYM%253Bhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.thesamba.com%25252Fvw%25252Fforum%25252Fviewtopic.php%25253Ft%2525253D574108&source=iu&pf=m&fir=uHfFsGZGc1xp3M%253A%252CwMBw8T7klLcbYM%252C_&usg=__MwVibS-CXIJhphwvYn9A7hSqg6Y%3D&ved=0ahUKEwifkt3_5IbMAhXCyj4KHepLAfYQyjcIJQ&ei=x7MLV9-SIMKV-wHql4WwDw#imgrc=uHfFsGZGc1xp3M%3A

I believe the difference is if it is for a semi automatic or a standard transaxle.

Lets start with is there voltage at the coil when the ignition key is in the run position.

Glad you think so!

If you can get a small screwdriver behind the bolt head you can try using that as a pry tool and you try to turn the old maybe it will catch the threads. Another thing to try is to attach vise grips to the bolt head, pull back as you turn and then once again, maybe it will catch the threads. A destructive option is to drill the bolt out. These are all suggestions to do at your own risk and if you are uncertain then take it to a mechanic or a machine shop to get it out. Might be a good idea to have a replacement from a junkyard or a parts source before you attempt removal. Consider also first spraying behind the head with something like WD-40 or Kroil and maybe that will seep on to the threads to help loosen.

You’re welcome 😊

The 63 is a 6 volt but the starter is mounted in the same location.

+richpin06a thank you, also do you know if I can install a new solenoid onto the old starter ?

It has been a long time since i have done one but yes i believe you can.