2002 volkswagen beetle cranks but wont start i tried the battery not it i tried the starter but wont start please help i love my buggy

Does the car crank (turn over)? If not, you could have a bad starter. If you can kick start the car, that means the security is off (working properly). If security is activated, it usually will shut down starter, ignition or fuel, or a combination of the three. Hook up a voltmeter to the ignition switch terminal at starter, have a helper turn key to crank position and see if you have battery voltage. If so and starter doesn't turn, you need to replace starter.

1. Could be faulty key/flat key battery not disabling the security system
Solution - Try your spare key and see if that works

2. Could be low battery - check battery voltage (Lights are LED and will run on super low voltages)

3. Ignition switch failures are super common on VW's. But you need to check the other 2 first.

Even though all your other electrical bits are working it could be that your battery doesn't have enough juice to crank the engine. It doesn't take much power to run the radio, lights, etc, but cranking the engine requires the battery to have a very strong charge. If your battery is more than 5 years old, that's very likely the issue. I'd start there. Also, be sure to check the battery terminals and ground for corrosion and clean if necessary. If replacing the battery doesn't solve the problem it could be the starter solenoid or a loose electrical connection somewhere.

try a scan tool reset as removing the terminal or loose terminal may have corrupted the program in the ecm for the immobilizer

Defeat it! but make sure no one knows find the sarter relay put it in the close postion then put it back crank the car it should start

head gasket gone ,

it could be a bad fuel pump, crank position sensor, broken/misaligned timing belt, etc. basically you need spark, fuel, and air to make the engine run. also the timing belt needs to be not broken and aligned properly.

Battery is dead fit a new battery ,a 74 amp hour one not a cheepo one

Could very well be a starter problem, but I typically suggest that one should check out the condition of the battery (may not be throwing sufficient amps to crank the starter), and then the alternator to make certain the alternator is providing enough amps to fully charge the battery.

Sounds like the starter is actually turning, just not fully engaging. when a starter dies 6 out of 10 times it's a bad selenoid (causing a loud clicking sound instead of the starter engaging). Doesn't sound like your immediate problem.

Try jump starting the Beetle. If it starts that was it's probably a battery or alternator issue. If your successful in getting the car started your local autoparts store (AutoZone, Advance Auto or O'Reillys) can test your battery and alternator for Free. Call before you go to make certain that their testing equipment is functioning.

sounds like dust in the starter moter remove the starter and extend the starter pulling it out with a vice grips and pour4 a small bit of brake fuid on the shaft behind the stater gear(the brake fluid will not atract more dust)