help!!

[murphy]

Hi, i have a 74 beetle that had a new carb early this year. im having problems starting the car as the choke keeps sticking so i keep ending up with a flat battery!! Also when the cars running and i stop, i sometimes have difficulty to start up again.
please reply in idiot proof terms as im no good with technical jargon!!
Many Thanks
Gill

[althesparky]

firstly a sticking choke will not cause a flat battery, firstly get your battery checked to see if its ok, winter weather kills what seems to be a good batterys, if thats ok then you will need to check your charging system, i,m asuming as its a 74 that its got an alternator? when you turn on your ignition key have you got both red lights on your speedo?

[murphy]

yes both red lights are on, i dont think there is anything with the battery i just drain it trying to start it. When i try to start the engine the choke sticks.

Any suggestions? Its a new carb and choke therefore is it set up to manufactuers standard, or should it need altering?

Many thanks
Gill :)

[Project "Das Bug"]

If its a new carb and choke assembly it may well need setting up first but i am not sure having never bought a new one.

Where did you buy it from and who fitted it and why was it changed in the first place?

Pete

[murphy]

hi pete,
Thanks for your help. I brought my carb and choke setup from GSF. I was told by a machanic that i need a need one. SO LIKE AN IDOIT I WENT AND BROUGHT ONE.

When i turn the key, both red lights come on but struggles to turn over, then the choke sticks on and me being blonde ends up flattening the battery.

please help, female in destress