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Wed Jan 16, 2008 6:50 pm

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=529282

i picked that car up today.

Wed Jan 16, 2008 7:48 pm

very nice.looks like a great buy :D

Wed Jan 16, 2008 8:11 pm

1 i need a set of 66 doors anyone got any?
2 the pillar for the door looks like it came from a squareback will the pillar work on my car?
looks like the doors they gave me are for a 67.

thanks

Thu Jan 17, 2008 7:12 am

Nice score

Thu Jan 17, 2008 8:06 am

Nice car I saw that on the Bay Area Craigslist..

Thu Jan 17, 2008 1:05 pm

amarinoo@netzero.net wrote: 1 i need a set of 66 doors anyone got any?
2 the pillar for the door looks like it came from a squareback will the pillar work on my car?
looks like the doors they gave me are for a 67.

thanks

The pillar should work with no problem.

Thu Jan 17, 2008 8:46 pm

Agreed, the pillar should work. A little cutting, and a little welding, and some grinding, and you'll be good to go. Try and cut only what you need to on the car side, and trim the replacement pece to fit. You can use the other side for measurements, as VW kept them symetrical. Good luck, and I hope this helps.

Fri Jan 18, 2008 7:43 pm

1)when i turn my headlights on the turn signals don't light up.
but when i turn the headlights on one click before the headlight are on the turn signals light up,what do i do?

2)when i turn the turn signal switch on for (left/right)the lights in the gauge don't light up they light up for like on sec then stop but when i turn the emergency flashers on the lights in the gauge work,what do i do?

any help?
thank you

Fri Jan 18, 2008 8:57 pm

Electrical problems suck. :evil: I believe some or all of your problems could be grounds. I had problems with one headlight only working on low beam and the other on high beam but the pair would never come on at the same time. After checking the fuses I tracked it down to poor contact for the ground wires. Now the problem I have on my fasty is what you have with Item 1. Someone might have a better idea but you will need to start with the wires for the turn signals and work your way back to the switch. A good idea if you have not done so is to print off the wire diagram in the Technical section and take notes. Good luck and post what you find because I will be doing the same thing once it warms up again.

Sat Jan 19, 2008 1:46 pm

new problem the Emergency Flasher only works on the right side not the left?

any ideas?

Sat Jan 19, 2008 1:49 pm

Check all connections, and possibly grounds.
If this is one of those new style 9 pin flashers, be sure you have it wired properly.

Sat Jan 19, 2008 1:52 pm

tried all that. the turn signals work for the left side but not the Emergency Flasher for the left.

Sat Jan 19, 2008 1:53 pm

Get some dielectric grease
clean ALL connections (at the lights, behind the gauges, fuse box)
put a little grease on the connectors and make sure they are tight

good luck

Sat Jan 19, 2008 1:59 pm

COFBack wrote: Get some dielectric grease
clean ALL connections (at the lights, behind the gauges, fuse box)
put a little grease on the connectors and make sure they are tight

good luck

i got the lights behind the gauges to work by hooking kbl to 49a. but the the Emergency Flasher on the left side stop working.

Sun Jan 20, 2008 8:59 pm

got all the lights to work :D

i hooks up the running lights to a different spot that get power when the headlights are on now the running lights work.

got the lights behind the gauges to work by hooking kbl to 49a.

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new problem, can i put 67 doors on 66?

thank you

Mon Jan 21, 2008 6:09 am

If you have a good set of 67 doors you might as well use them. The only difference is the push/pull door lock on the 67. The 66 has a lever lock on the inner door handle.

Wed Jan 23, 2008 12:25 am

can i put 61-65 doors on a 66?

Wed Jan 23, 2008 12:28 am

Do do you have early 3 bolt door hinges if not than no 66 is the frist year for the 2 bolt

Wed Jan 23, 2008 12:31 am

all i have to do is cut down the 3 bolt on the 65?

Wed Jan 23, 2008 3:18 pm

amarinoo@netzero.net wrote: all i have to do is cut down the 3 bolt on the 65?

No, it doesn't work that way. The hinges themselves are different in thickness and mounting position.

I'd use the 67 doors, and replace the inside latch / handle and rod assembly with the 66 parts you already have. It might not be correct, but it will allow you to fit the pillar and rear fender, and check your alignment. If you wait long enough, a 66 door might become available in your area (Murphy's Law; you replace it with an expensive part, then a cheap one turns up). :roll: