It's bolted to the gearbox, so I assume it will be earthed? The battery lead is connected to the copper looking stud and I put a screwdriver across from one copper stu to the other and it span but didn't turn the engine. Is that right? Sent from my SM-G981B using Tapatalk
It should be earthed through the bell housing, assuming they haven't slathered the starter flange with paint. Take it out, connect -ve battery lead to the flange, +ve to the big stud, and short the stud to the solenoid terminal. Pinion should pop out, and starter should turn.
OK that worked she turned over but didn't start. Do I need a new switch? I've probably messed the timing up when I had the engine out. I static timed it to TDC but that's probably wrong I've no idea on a type 4 engine. Sent from my SM-G981B using Tapatalk
If it won't turn over off the key, then yes you likely need a new switch. They lead a hard life. A hot start relay would solve your problem tho'. A good thing to have anyway.
Surprised that more people don't have a quick start relay. I first fitted one on my 6V Beetle in the early '70s. Straight forward to fit and a good introduction to vehicle electrics.
