1973 vw bug power problem

Asked by Hondamxer07 Jan 06, 2016 at 11:40 PM about the 1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

So I've been having a problem where I can
start my bug and have it run for a few
minutes then die. Tested the battery, put a
new alternator in it, checked almost all the
grounds I could find. What could it be?!

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T_S_T answered 8 years ago

Have you changed the fuel pump lately?

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T_S_T answered 8 years ago

All so could be coil getting hot and going bad.

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Hondamxer07 answered 8 years ago

I haven't. Didn't think it could even be a fuel pump, I've been set on it being something electrical

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Hondamxer07 answered 8 years ago

Would it makes sense to be the coil if headlights and dash lights stay on when cars dies? Troubleshooting would just be sticking a volt meter on and seeing if powers stays constant or not right?

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