Green Distributor Wire

cougarwatchmen · Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2015 12:34 pm Post subject: Green Distributor Wire

I'm not new to VW or thesamba, this is a new account so don't bash me.

I'm having problems with my distributor on a 1973 Beetle. There is a green wire that broke off but I can't figure out where the heck it is suppose to connect to. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

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volkswagen_bug · Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2015 12:45 pm Post subject:

The green wire goes from the distributor to the NEGATIVE side of the coil.
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cougarwatchmen · Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2015 12:49 pm Post subject:

Thank you. Obviously you can't start the car without it connected correct?

volkswagen_bug · Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2015 12:51 pm Post subject:

I'm not sure about that. I know when I was younger my condenser went out while at a friends house. I was able to drive it home in first gear, but it was missing like crazy. You'd just have to try it.
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cougarwatchmen · Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2015 12:52 pm Post subject:

That's my issue it's not starting. It turns over but doesn't start....

volkswagen_bug · Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2015 12:53 pm Post subject:

I doubt it will start. You'll need to replace the wire. You should be able to get it from your local auto parts store. You could always half tap the condenser wire. They're the same circuit. Both wires go to a spade terminal inside of the distributor. From there the points connect to the terminal.
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zoobyshoe · Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2015 1:22 pm Post subject:

Just buy a new condenser. They're not expensive. That wire is attached. In fact, I doubt you can just buy the wire by itself.

Just make sure you get the right condenser for your distributor. The 009 condenser is different than the one for the distributor with vacuum advance. One won't fit on the other.

cougarwatchmen · Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2015 1:44 pm Post subject:

Thank you guys. I'll just buy a new condenser tomorrow. Dropping my 67 off at bugformance anyways. IF I have more issues, I'll let yall know.

Thanks again.

Tim Donahoe · Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2015 1:55 pm Post subject:

And where have you been that you assume you might be bashed for being a newbie?

You're in The Samba now. You're an ACVW owner. We won't bite your head off.

Welcome!

By the way, it would be better if you purchased a good Bosch condenser for your distributor. Get whatever Autozone of Napa has. That will get your running. But get a spare--and order it from Jbugs, Wolfsburg West, whomever, and make sure it's a proper Bosch brand.
Tim

Glenn · Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2015 2:29 pm Post subject:

The green wire connects your points to the coil. Without it connected the points will not tell the coil to fire the spark plugs.
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cougarwatchmen · Posted: Fri Mar 06, 2015 9:05 am Post subject:

Thanks everyone, got the car fired up. Just need a massive tune up. It's been sitting for almost a year now.


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