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2001 2.0 Beetle: Car won't start unless jump started

2001 2.0 Beetle:
Problem started a few days ago. When I put in the key and turn it 1 spot, the head lights and dash lights come on. When I turn the key to start it, I hear a "Click" and everything shuts off the car doesn't even crank.

If I jump start the car, it acts normal and starts and will run. Once I shut the car off, and try to start it again, I get the "click" again and all goes black.

I replaced the battery today thinking that was the problem, but even with the new battery I get the same thing. Please help! :)

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Your charging mechanism may ave gone bad or even your alternator. you can check those things out at autozone. they'll check it and i think it's free

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