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<x-charset iso-8859-1>I'm sure all the guys (and girls - we haven't forgotten about you Heather and Pam) will have a lot of advice, but if you're looking for a step-by-step guide to looking for the problem, check out this diagnostic website for VWs at http://www.peebles34.freeserve.co.uk/Pages/Engine%20Health%20Check/Troublesh ooting/Troubleshooting.htm#GEP2 Off the wall though, it sounds like maybe you're Generator or Voltage Regulator died, and hence drained your battery while you were driving. Since you're getting a click, we know you're getting juice to the starter from the battery, but not enough. Try recharging your battery, then see if you can get her to crank up. She probably won't run long though. You can certainly diagnose the Generator or Voltage Regulator using the wonderful photos and instructions from that website. The key is to be methodical rather than just randomly trying to test things. There is a method to this madness. Maybe Jim or Dave can offer some specific advice. Good luck! Jason 68 Notch (Nadine) I proudly buy my aircooled parts and service from... The Bug Stop www.texasbugstop.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "jadabrez" <surveysaysmicah@yahoo.com> To: <type3@vwtype3.org> Sent: Monday, January 28, 2002 8:32 PM Subject: [T3] help, i'm a girl. > hello, > > i just got my first aircooled vw (71 fastback) and i > need some help. i was driving along the other day and > my car just shut off. its and electrical problem, i > think is some sort of electrical problem, but i dont > really know. i tried to start the car after it > stalled and all i got was a loud clicking sound. i > tried jumping it, and it started and died immediately. > electronics still work.. dome light, dash, ect... any > input? > > jadabrez > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Great stuff seeking new owners in Yahoo! Auctions! > http://auctions.yahoo.com > > ------------------------------------------------------------------- > Too much? Digest! mailto:type3-d-request@vwtype3.org Subj=subscribe > > </x-charset>