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danielvw59 Samba Member
Joined: February 23, 2010 Posts: 2
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Posted: Sat May 30, 2015 9:32 pm Post subject: How to determine if my single cab is a 6v or 12v? |
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I need help, how can I know if my 1963 vw single cab is a 6 volt or 12 volt? It has no battery, but I saw the turn signal relay and it says 6v also the bosch regulator says 7v and it has a generator so maybe with those signs I'm guessing its a 6v. Can anyone help me, thnx |
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dmuis Samba Member
Joined: September 01, 2004 Posts: 381 Location: Sunny Alberta, Wild Rose Country.
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Posted: Sat May 30, 2015 9:39 pm Post subject: |
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12V was only a relatively rare option prior to 1967, when it was made standard.
The system is basically determined by the components, so check your flasher relays and bulbs as well, but 99% sure it's 6V. |
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EverettB Administrator
Joined: April 11, 2000 Posts: 69734 Location: Phoenix Metro
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danielvw59 Samba Member
Joined: February 23, 2010 Posts: 2
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Posted: Sun May 31, 2015 6:46 am Post subject: |
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Thnx, what should the rating say? |
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BulliBill Samba Member
Joined: July 09, 2004 Posts: 4561 Location: St Charles, MO
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Posted: Sun May 31, 2015 7:29 am Post subject: |
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7 V (volts), and then something like 30A (amps). Sounds like you have a 6 volt system. Your light bulbs should all say 6V followed by various W (watt) readings.
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tasb The Distributor Distributor
Joined: April 27, 2002 Posts: 6371 Location: Pentwater, Michigan
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Posted: Sun May 31, 2015 7:53 am Post subject: |
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Typically the 6v system had the voltage regulator mounted to the top of generator itself while the 12v systems had the voltage regulator mounted remotely somewhere else on the vehicle. _________________ Roads Scholar &
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MrPolak Samba Member
Joined: June 20, 2004 Posts: 1336 Location: AG ,atnaltA
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Posted: Sun May 31, 2015 7:59 am Post subject: |
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Pull a light bulb and look at the voltage spec on the bulb base. |
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