1974 Volkswagen Beetle Ignition Clicks and Wont Engage

Tiny
COWKING7
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  • 1974 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 2,000 MILES
When I turn the key, I get all the normal lights, but when I turn it to crank the engine, it just clicks. Like the flywheels trying to engage but its stuck. How do I fix this. This happend right after we were taking it out for a drive and the peddle got a little stuck, and it revved to high in 1st gear. Then it just shut down.
Any advice will help thanx
Saturday, May 30th, 2009 AT 4:42 AM

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Tiny
BMRFIXIT
  • MECHANIC
  • 19,053 POSTS
Check the oil and make sure its up to the marks
place tranny in neutral E brakes ON ,block tires, try and spin the engine by hand
if engine turn OK
check battery and terminals if OK try to get a jump and suspect bad starter

good luck

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Saturday, May 30th, 2009 AT 4:48 AM

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