I have a 65 VW 12 volt. My fan belt took a dive. I replaced the belt and wires because they were fried...?... I also replaced the spark plugs. However the car turns over but does not start??? The coil gets power and the altenator, but it still won't start. One thing when I turn off the switch and remove the key, the altenator still has power??? Any help out there?
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1) Better get your 12Volt system checked. The fan belt failing should have no trouble with the wires, sounds like the voltage. - DR DEAL
2) is there power to the distributor and spark to the cylinders? well its hard to tell without acually seeing the car... sorr. but check that first - Jack D
3) If your alt still has power with the key out, I would be looking at the Voltage regulator as possibly crapping out. - Briano
4) Have you checked the points and condenser? Not uncommon for the points to go out on theses cars. - uthockey32
5) It sounds like you have hooked the wires up wrong when you replaced them. Get a shop manual and check.
If it ran right BEFORE you fiddled with the wires then there should not be a problem from a simple fan belt replacement.
Your ignition coil may be hot but are you getting spark at the plugs.. if not then check the wires on the coil.(did you reverse them or miss a connector?)
. - ca_surveyor
6) Check and recheck the wiring to make sure they aren't in the wrong place. power should be going out of the alternator not into it because it produces current. Obviously you had it up graded to the alternator from the generator so check the wiring diagram to make sure the wires are in the correct. place - Jarod C
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Question 2
How much would it cost to install air conditioning in a 1966 Volkswagen Beetle?...
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1) I doubt that would even be possible. It's an air cooled engine, and there is really no place to put the components. - ek 5
2) Because it is an aircooled engine in the rear, it was virtually impossible to aircondition. They did have unit that hund outside the passenger window, but it was not effective. an ingenius person may be able to custom build some modern adaption, but the custom work would cost a fortune. - jimanddottaylor
3) The others guys are wrong, VWs had air conditioning on years from 73-74 on. The compressors were big and the engine ran slower when on.
You would need the engine to be a 1600cc or bigger and you'd have to find a complete system to add to your engine, as far as it fitting there would be no trouble the days newer cars have smaller compressors. Check into this area, you can down size.
Sounds like your going to lay out a couple thousand in part and labor. This is bottom $ - DR DEAL
4) There were factory AC packages that were sold for the beetle, but did not work well or sell well because
1) They overworked an engine that was just about right for moving the car and the passengers but not for driving a compressor.
2) Mileage tanked on hot days
3) The VW lacked sufficient interior insulattion to KEEP the cold in.
Bottom line, you can plan on an early engine death if you even manage to get one installed.. Roll down the windows and use the vent wings . Enjoy spring and autum..
. - ca_surveyor
5) It is possible to install to a/c on the Beetle, way back when a couple of companies DPD and Fridgeking made kits to install on VW Beetles.
The factory also offered a kit for the dealers to install. The problem is that there is limited space to install the compressor and low horsepower to drive the compressor. The kits and factory approved kit used a smaller than average compressor to allow for space issues.
Sadly, Fridgeking and DPD are both long out of business and parts are impossible to find for these vintage units, however, todays more compact rotorary compressor allows for install on this engine.
It will be expensive to do; I don't know of any "assembled kit" for this unit, but companies that do vintage a/c should be able to make something up for you. It will be, as was the original units was, a hang on recirculation unit, not a "reheat" unit as used in todays intergrated heater/ac units.
I'm not an expert as to trying estimate what such a unit would cost, but I'd bet that you could easily spend between $1000-2000 or more to have a custom a/c unit installed on your vehicle.
As one of the previous writers has pointed out, the a/c unit drains the motor of a lot of power, so I'd recommend that you use the a/c unit only on modified or larger engined models. Big bore kits and other aftermarket parts can improve the performance, while still delivering acceptable milage. Remember that your engine if stock, will take about 20 seconds or so to reach 60 from a standing start, with the a/c on, it will be even slower. Today the slowest new car sold on the market, the Smart Car, will go from 0 to 60 in 14.0 seconds, or almost 1/3 faster than a stock 1966 Beetle.
Hope this helps, a car nut. - a car nut
6) you can get one installed at Herrell's Bug parts in Georgia for $1500 and that ain't so bad( the first two people are wrong) - Jarod C
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Question 3
Can you program a replacement Jetta key yourself?... so, i bought my 2001 jetta from a car lot and it only came with one key(that was is pretty bad shape). i need a replacement. but i don't want to spend hundreds of dollars getting a dealership to cut and program a new key for me. i only have 1 key that is programmed. i've read that you need 2 keys(that have already been programmed) to program the replacement yourself. i was also wondering if you can get a seprate keyless pad, that can be programmed with key for a 2001 jetta? i don't really like the flip out ones and i have seen keys for a 2001 jetta that aren't like that. please help! i would greatly appreciate any input! :)
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1) unfortunately the VW compant made it to where the only way you can do it is through them, you need what they call a VAG unit. sorry for the bad news. as for a different type of key, same thing, you need the flip with the chip in it - Rob
2) The key is part of the anti theft device on that car. Inside the key is a small chip that stores a code that changes every time you start the car. The only way to get a key is to have either the dealer or someone with a dealer tool and set the key for you. Some independent shops can do it. The only key that will work is the flip out key. - uthockey32
3) You can - IF...
You need the factory security tag that was attached to the keys when new. It is black plastic with 2 white labels on it. One of them is a scratch off label (like a lottery ticket) If you have that number then you need access to a VW diagnostics computer or a Vag Com (after market VW diag software for your Windows computer from Ross-Tech.
Instructions are at http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/cars/key-matching-4digit.html
I have done this myself and it is very simple.
There are folks with Vag Coms willing to help at little cost (sometimes free) you can find the closest ones to you at: http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?p=309876
I am near Cincinnati Ohio if you're close enough I would be happy to help at no charge.
There is a non flip key but it is only offered in a Valet version so it will not directly open the trunk, you would need to open the door then use the trunk release.
The type of key VW uses requires what us known as a side-winder key cutter. Any locksmith should have it but many will not stock the key because of the programming.
Going without a second key is something a lot of people do but if the key is lost you will pay a tow charge to have the vehicle taken to a VW dealership, be without the car for a period, then have no choice but to pay their price per key (some are as high as $250/key including labor - others charge actual parts price + (as low as) $50 labor. The valet blank runs $60 from the web, $90 from VW. The flip key (more commonly called the switchblade key) is sold as two parts, the remote and the key topper. VW list for these is in the neighborhood of $175 total for the two. Again, web sources are much less - http://worldimpex.com may not list yours on their web catalog but click the 'contact us' and they can get any key you want at very competitive prices. (I also have a 2001 and the total for both parts from them was @$110 if I recall correctly)
Early 2001's came with the remote part# HLO 1J0 959 753 F but all 2001's can also use the HLO 1J0 959 753 T part which replaced the F and is easier to find as well as less expensive.
Eric - TomBombidil
4) Even if you could do the electronic programming yourself, in order for the key to be able to start the car you'd also need to be able to grind the metal of the key into the right shape of "teeth" (or whatever they're called since on a VW flip-out key they're pointing inwards and the edge of the key is flat)
Do you really need a second key? I lost mine like 3 years ago, and have gotten along just fine with the one. - Jon
5) You cannot program it yourself. An automotive locksmith can. And cut it. Without the dealer. Cheaper. - Hillbilly Locksmith
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Question 4
73 superbeetle. Nothing happens when I turn the Key?... This car used to run untill the battery died. I replaced the battery and now nothing happens when I turn the key. No lights or anything. I cant find any problems with the electrical. Any ideas?
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1) Did you leave the lights? The battery could be dead. Try to jump start it. - Kev
2) are you sure there is no problem with the electrical...its an old car so the only way to be completely sure is to check it with a multimeter check from battery to ignition switch and see if you get any drop in volts...could have sold you a bad battery - iwannaknow
3) did you clean the cables? they get corroded and won't pass the electricity.. - SVOMAN
4) Look for a complete lack of ground or as others have suggested a bad battery from the store or lights left on that completely drained it. If you had a good running Beetle, you should be able to push start it in 2nd gear without much effort. If it starts and runs then you clearly do not have a ground connected somewhere. Start looking at your electrical system all over. There is a complete open someplace. - Wisdom of Age
5) first check the fuses than check to make sure every thing is connected to the fuse panel like all the wires, than check to make sure every thing else is connected like battery cables connect to the little box (voltage regulator) under the rear driver side seat than the fuse panel than the ground to the chassis than check electrical system with a hand held meter. IN THAT ORDER.
OR the new battery is a dud too - Jarod C
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Question 5
I really need some help!?... As a guesstimate, how much do you think it would cost, for a '66 Volkswagen Beetle, to get the exterior and interior repainted, two new front seats, new window striping, new around the door stripping (I don't know specifically what that's called), new floor carpeting, redone dash, new cables for the heater levers, and engine deck needs welded in.
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1) fdg - hey girl hey
2) 25grand - ken k
3) Go to CIP1.com and get prices on all the items OR mamotorworks.com is good too, they have kits.(E.X. carpet kit or door panel kits so on & so fourth). than call Maaco to get a quote on a paint job - Jarod C
4) Well, the paint paint will be about $2500. You're in luck with the rest, it's mostly available from J.C. Whitney. But if you're not handy with that stuff Ken is right. - Mark
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