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1978 VW Beetle   Printable Version Volkswagen Forums >> VW MODELS >> Volkswagen Beetle >> 1978 VW Beetle Page: [1] Login Message << Older Topic   Newer Topic >> 1978 VW Beetle - 2/21/2007 10:21:43 PM    adamsrg   Posts: 2 Joined: 2/15/2007 Status: offline I have a 1978 Beetle and it will not start. I have replaced a new coil, elec distrubitor, spark plug, injector and will not start. I am getting power to the coil and to the distrubitor, but i am not getting spark from anything. Please if you have a clue let me know. It was made in Mexico. Post #: 1 RE: 1978 VW Beetle - 4/19/2007 4:40:44 PM    ClubPro   Posts: 3 Joined: 4/19/2007 Status: offline not for sure but try maybe the voltage regulator (in reply to adamsrg) Post #: 2 RE: 1978 VW Beetle - 4/24/2007 10:13:31 PM    finbar06   Posts: 50 Joined: 8/24/2006 Status: offline take off distibutor cap  , crank engine  make sure  rotor is turning,  if so check connection  thru distributor for short/grounding.       (in reply to ClubPro) Post #: 3 Login OR Register now to post a reply to this forum topic. Page:   [1]   Volkswagen Forums >> VW MODELS >> Volkswagen Beetle Jump to: Select a ForumAll Forums---------------------- [GENERAL Volkswagen Forums] - - New Member Area - - Off Topic - - Sights N Sounds - - Concept & Rumor Mill - - General Tech [VW MODELS] - - Volkswagen Cabrio - - Volkswagen Golf - - Volkswagen Jetta - - Volkswagen Passat - - Volkswagen GTi / TDi - - Volkswagen Beetle - - Volkswagen Phaeton - - Volkswagen Touareg - - Other Volkswagen Models [SHOW TIME] - - Interior - - Audio/Visual Electronics - - Exterior - - Detailing [BRAND REVIEW] - - Intake, Header and Exhaust - - Nitrous, Super Chargers, & Turbos - - Suspension [RACING] - - Street/Strip - - Professional Racing [VOLKSWAGEN CLASSIFIEDS] - - PRIVATE For Sale / Trade Classifieds - - Private 'Wanted' Classifieds - - Member Group And Special Buys [OTHER FORUMS] - - VWF Help & Suggestion Center - - Testing Area

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