Originally Posted by
UrbanE
You can always try to wack the starter a few times with a wrench or hammer. Then give the key a turn. There have been times when that’s worked for me. (Really short term fix)
Brings back memories of my '63 VW Beetle when I was a teenager 50 years ago. I carried a lab coat with me so if I were on a date, I could slip it on, crawl under the car, and whack the starter with a short lug wrench. I wouldn't get dirty that way. It really must have impressed my date. But it got the starter going again on the lousy 6 volt system.....