This has never happened before: Lucy won't start!
I don't think it's the starter… those tend to go over time. When I turn the key, I can hear a bit of a hum near the engine but nothing mechanical is happening.
Dead battery? I only have one functional headlight and it appears to be out. I do have hazard lights and the internal light. Does this simply sound like not enough juice to get the engine started up?
I don't know how I could have drained the battery. I started Lucy up just a few days ago. Nothing was left on.
I do have a battery charger, so I guess it's time to get my hands dirty!
4 responses so far ↓
1 Candice // Apr 29, 2008 at 4:55 pm
Hi there! My fiance and I also own a red VW Westfalia, bought it in Oct 07. We took her out for her first camping trip this past weekend. We decided to name her: Lucy!! Go figure!?! Then Eric found your blog. Too funny!!
We are also in BC, Lower Mainland area.
Our next planned trip is for May long weekend to Tulameen. What is your next trip?
2 Sam // May 12, 2008 at 7:46 pm
Thank you for your comment, Candice! Neat, there's another red Lucy out there! What year? Any photos online? Our next trip is probably to the mechanics'. Once I get the dead battery and flat tire dealt with I'll probably take her for a couple of spins, but I want to get her into the shop for some more major work so that she's in better condition for a couple of festivals this summer.
3 Chris // May 13, 2008 at 7:41 pm
I am working on my 74 bus. I was jealous of your post about your first "trip/ overnight."
Viva VW
4 Sam // May 13, 2008 at 7:55 pm
Hey Chris, Chaquita's looking fine!!
My main reason for bringing Lucy into my family was for festivals and concerts. She needs some work before I can take her out on the '08 festival scene, but we'll surely hit a few good parties this summer together. So far, I haven't taken her very far from home, and I don't plan to until I drop about another $4K into her mechanical restoration. V-dub owners have to master the art of patience it seems–a good life lesson!
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