About Rick O. Expertise Classic, aircooled (rear engine) 1949-1979 VW's, specializing in electrical problems, fuel injection, and Type 181 "The Thing".
NOTE: I have limited experience on water-cooled VWs (Rabbit, Golf, Jetta, etc...) but I am glad to help to the extent of my knowledge, due to the fact there are currently no other experts registered for these models.
Experience 15 years of aircooled VW ownership and maintenance.
Publications Wikipedia, VW Beetle
Education/Credentials Retired US military Electronics Tech/Master Training Specialist, Civilian Computer engineer.
Question I cleaned the battery connections I cleaned the wires connected to the battery and I am using jumping cables connected to the second battery standing on the floor (new battery) I connected the new battery to the old battery (using jumping cables). Unfortunately I've had no success and there is still a clickclickclick noise when I start the car. Recently for a couple weeks I would not start the car because of freezing temperatures. So my question is what am I supposed to do now? Thank you for your time!
Answer June,
There is likely too much friction in the starter. This could be because of the temperatures causing the lubrication of the solenoid of starter bearings to gel, but also the solenoid/starter itself may be worn out. Either way, you may need to replace the starter to get it going.
