car will not start when hot?

1974 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
132,675 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DSMITH1961
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The car listed above is a Super Beetle with auto stick. The car runs flawlessly with no issues except, when the engine is hot, 25 mile or so drive, the car will not start. When you turn the key there is no sound, no solenoid clicks no starter whir just the sound of silence. Once the car cools off, usually for an hour or more, turn the key and she starts first time and purrs like a kitten. Could the neutral safety switch be the culprit? We are seniors in a remote area of North Carolina. Please help us. Thank you.
Jun 23, 2023 at 5:26 PM
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I have seen the ignition switch cause this problem, to confirm see if the switch gets warm, this is a sure sign the switch is going out. I would replace the ignition switch if this were the case. Please check out this guide as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/comprehensive-guide-why-doesnt-your-car-engine-crank-when-hot-and-how

Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem so we can see what's going on.


Jun 24, 2023 at 11:46 AM