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Over the past couple days, starting my 1963 Notch Sedan is strange. The ignition is the original 6V one (the whole car is in very original unmodified condition). When I go to turn the key to start it, the two ignition lights come on bright and then dim when I turn the key to start it. Nothing! Other days, the car starts fine with the key. Here's the strange thing: when it won't start with the key, I grab a screwdriver and lay down under the starter solenoid and "jump" the starter to get the car started. If I use the screwdriver to jump it, and then go to the key to try starting again right away, the car starts up fine! Subsequent attempts just after that work fine! However, if I drive the car for awhile (down the street for beer), then turn it off and restart it again, nothing! I hate intermittent electrical problems!!! Question: Why (after jumping the starter terminal) will it start ok and then not after driving it? Should I be looking at replacing the ignition or the starter? Or am I missing something completely?!! I'd really love some quick advice (tonight, as I've got to drive it to LA tomorrow) or tips on how to identify the problem of ignition vs. starter. THANKS FOR YOUR HELP! LEE THOMAS HEDGES VW T34 KG Registry http://www.type34.org Notchback Owners of North America http://www.ixpres.com/hedges/nona.html Vintage/Historical Editor, VW Trends magazine