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PostPosted: Tue Jan 26, 2016 11:49 am    Post subject: 1974 Beetle tail lights Reply with quote

I had to rewire my '74 VW because of an engine fire. Which part of the tail lights are the stop and which part are the tail light? I assume the top is the signal and the bottom are the back up.
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 26, 2016 11:58 am    Post subject: Re: 1974 Beetle tail lights Reply with quote

stop is inside and running/taillight is outside. yes on the other 2
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 26, 2016 1:55 pm    Post subject: Re: 1974 Beetle tail lights Reply with quote

Thanks for the information.
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 26, 2016 1:59 pm    Post subject: Re: 1974 Beetle tail lights Reply with quote

There's a left and right unit.
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 27, 2016 6:13 am    Post subject: Re: 1974 Beetle tail lights Reply with quote

This pic from Speedy Jim's site should help with wiring colors:

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When you test them, just make sure the brake lights (21W) are brighter than the parking lights (5W).
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