1998 Beetle Won't Turn Over

[coolnesss]

My friend's 1998 Beetle won't turn over.

The battery seems to be okay - I hooked up good jumper cables to it and no change. The solenoid clicks. The fuel pump goes on. The headlights and horn are strong.

It simply won't turn over - it doesn't start to turn over like it has a bad battery - just won't turn over at all.

I tried in both Park and Neutral. Same symptom. Solenoid clicks. That's all.

It did the same thing a month ago, and a shop changed the speed sensor.

Does anyone have ideas? My friend lost his job and has no dough, and I'd like to help him.

THANKS!!!!

[veedubmechanic]

Sounds like the starter is junk. If it worked for a month now it doesn't again. Try tapping on the starter with a flashlight or something when the person is trying to start the car (hint its on the front side of the transmission under the batter and to the middle