2001 VW Bug. Battery is holding charge but car does not want to start all the time. Any ideas?

It starts sometimes and always when you jump it. Have cleaned posts and autozone says battery health is fine.2001 VW Bug. Battery is holding charge but car does not want to start all the time. Any ideas?It may be the ignition switch. I've replaced a few. The extra voltage/amp's when you jump it overcomes the poor connection in the switch. Try pushing/wiggling switch next time and see if it starts.2001 VW Bug. Battery is holding charge but car does not want to start all the time. Any ideas?
might have a bad ground. check the battery cables to make sure everything is clean and tight.



when you turn the key, does the car turn over weak? does it make a series of fast and loud clicks? does it do anything? it might be worth it to buy a new (if you havent already) battery...i would suggest buying an Interstate, they are the best battery for the money hands down.



it may also be a bad solenoid on the starter motor. also, as someone else has said, it may be the ignition switch.



need more information to be able to make a better guess at it.2001 VW Bug. Battery is holding charge but car does not want to start all the time. Any ideas?Check the terminal connections are tight. And the earth. Maybe check connections on the starter!!!2001 VW Bug. Battery is holding charge but car does not want to start all the time. Any ideas?
i dont know if the bug is anything like the GTI but if your car comes with the stock amplifier in the trunk it could be something with that, my car was having the same problem and i tried everything to fix it (new battery, alternator, etc.), after like 6 months we finally figured out the stock amp was not turning off with the car and was draining the battery, just put your ear up to the speaker and if u hear something coming out when your car is off you found your problem!2001 VW Bug. Battery is holding charge but car does not want to start all the time. Any ideas?Your fault is clearly an electrical power problem! Are you 100% sure battery is ok? If so check for voltage drop on the starter ( could be partially seized), or could be starter cable has high resistance due to burns.

Look for loose contact or rust on the main battery ground wire connection to body, could also cause voltage drop.Clean all main positive and ground contacts, refit and tight to correct torque.

Finally, check the output of the alternator at cold and warm running (should not be less than 13V). Battery may be ok, but lower output alternator could cause low battery charge.I hope this helps.