The 1966 VW Beetle Forum

Finally got all the lights working! All it took was getting the proper relay from Bustoration.com and following the diagram. Then I found I needed to rewire the right signal due to some REALLY shoddy wiring, then cleaning all the contacts. Hazard lights, signals, all lights working in harmony...Piec...

OK, I have checked/replaced all bulbs and fuses as well as the flasher relay and everything else works, but not the signals. When I engage the turn switch I get a brief buzz from the relay, the signal backlight switch works but does not alternate. Ideas? Later: I've been matching up the wiring diagr...

I have also experienced problems with my turn signals. After replacing the fuses and signal relay I still can't get the darn things to blink! Checked/cleaned all bulbs and contacts. Brake and rear lights work, as well as headlights low and high beam. When I try to use the turn signal I get a brief b...

I have ordered two texts from Amazon: How to Keep Your Volkswagen Alive... http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1566913101/ref=oss_product How to Restore Volkswagen Beetle http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1903706904/ref=oss_product I'll let you know how they work out. Looks like they're written in plain...

Looking for the best manual for getting working on my project Bug. Lots of little things to do and I'm looking forward to getting started. Any tips?

Here are the pics!

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Hi Folks! Ed Newbegin, new member. Just bought my '66 Bug off the street a couple of days ago. She runs well, has a slight oil leak. Color is pearl and has the white seals around the windows. Previous owner put in a 1600 engine and I'm slowly getting to know it. I've already seen some great info in ...