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Category: electrical

It’s starting to be a problem…

by Mark BrownAir Cooled, buggy, electrical, Ghia, repair, Type 1, Type 2, Type 3, Type 4, VanagonPosted on August 4, 2019August 4, 2019Comments are Disabled

When I bought my bug, I expected some electrical issues.  I’ve had a few.  From issues with my headlights to some issues with basic grounds.  You can come to expect …

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RCD-310 with MDI/USB

by Mark Brownelectrical, Golf, interior, MKVIPosted on March 31, 2019Comments are Disabled

For music in the car, some folks tether their iPod or phone to the auxiliary jack, but that is a poor choice as it means touching a handheld device while …

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Repair: Battery Service

by Hank BlommersAir Cooled, body, electrical, Ghia, repair, Type 1, Type 181, Type 2, Type 3, Type 4, VanagonPosted on September 14, 2018September 20, 2018Comments are Disabled

VW – 6 or 12 Volt Battery Compartment Maintenance In the ’66 beetle I own, the 6 volt battery sits on the metal floor pan under the rear seat, passenger …

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Repair: Tail Lights

by Mark Brownaftermarket, Air Cooled, body, electrical, Type 1, Type 181Posted on August 31, 2018August 31, 2018Comments are Disabled

I did this repair on my own car about a month ago, but I didn’t write this article until now because I didn’t think anyone else could benefit from my …

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Repair: A gentleman does not motor around after dark

by Mark Brownbody, buggy, electrical, Ghia, rail, repair, Type 1, Type 181, Type 2, Type 3, Type 4Posted on June 22, 2018Comments are Disabled

“A gentleman does not motor around after dark.’ I used to think that quote from Joseph Lucas was reserved for Lucas automotive electrics – but I nearly experienced it myself.  …

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Review: Antenna for your Bug

by Mark Brownaftermarket, Air Cooled, body, electrical, review, Type 1, Type 3, VanagonPosted on June 1, 2018May 31, 2018Comments are Disabled

I had the good fortune of finding a radio for my 1975 Bug during  a recent swap meet at John’s Bug Shop (a sponsor of our club).   It was a …

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Repair: Jetta MK4.5 Trunk Wiring Repair

by Mark Brownelectrical, H2O, MKIV, repairPosted on May 4, 2018Comments are Disabled

People say that VW’s have a lot of electrical problems.  I’m not sure thats really true.  Cars are certainly more complicated than they used to be.  This is sometimes driven …

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Repair: Assembling a toolbox

by Mark BrownAir Cooled, electrical, engine, Ghia, rail, repair, suspension, tool, Type 1Posted on April 27, 2018Comments are Disabled

What’s in your toolbox?  That’s probably a very personal question to some folks.  Over the years people amass a pile of tools for working on modern cars.  I know this …

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Repair: Bulbs – An illuminating topic…

by Mark Brownaftermarket, electrical, repair, Type 1Posted on March 30, 2018June 23, 2018Comments are Disabled

Ever just wanted to know what bulbs to install in your late model Bug? …or you were wondering about LED bulb versus conventional tungsten bulb brightness. I put together this …

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Repair: Pssst, hey mister, gotta light?

by Hank Blommerselectrical, repair, Type 1Posted on March 23, 2018March 23, 2018Comments are Disabled

When I pull the dashboard mounted headlight switch to its half way position, no running lights. When I pull it out to it’s full out position, no headlights. What? What’s …

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