Help needed: 75 1.8 won't start with key;, Will start when push-started Options

[PBC914]

I have a 75 1.8 that won't start. It was running and starting fine. I went for a short trip and came back to the car and it wouldn't start. The starter did not run.
Nothing has been changed in the wiring.

Car will start when push-started.
Ground strap is attached.
Test light glows when attached wires are tested at the starter.
Tried a new starter didn't make a difference.
Fuses look good.

Any ideas would be helpful! Thanks.
Paul

[Rockaria]

The Ignition switch on a 914 is notorious for cracking and breaking causing this exact problem. Works one second come out and it does not. Mine got worse if the car was outside in direct sunlight.

Pelicanparts - Replacing the 914 Ignition Switch

Also, sometimes I would have problems with the starter not working after a hot drive. It was the wires at the starter. An add on starter relay at the starter can also help fix that problem. In a pinch I could use a long screwdriver at the starter to jump it (SAFTEY ISSUE: Don't try this unless you know what the heck you are doing. Make sure the car is in neutral and the brakes are on.)

But if you swapped starters and it still would not work, I would check the ignition switch.

I hope this helps,