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mukluk Samba Member
Joined: October 18, 2012 Posts: 6985 Location: Clyde, TX
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Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2018 11:50 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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Ron G wrote: |
I’m back with another stupid question, the fuse panel in my 71 super was broke and some of the tabs for the fuses were broke, so I decided to call the local parts store strictly VW parts, and told him I wanted a fuse panel for a 71 super beetle and I showed them a picture of what the one in my car Looked like and they sent me one and I got it and it looks similar, but the connectors were you hook the wires are different, as you can see in the photos my old one had connectors where there were three together and then another three together and then to two and two. But I got the new one and no where is there three connectors tied together, so I think it’ll make it a challenge to go by the wiring diagram to wire it, any thoughts or help would be great. What I have found is apparently I have a 73 fuse panel in my car but if I buy a 73 fuse panel like this new one is Then the connectors are all wrong I hope this makes sense see photos |
Easy enough to just make jumper wires to connect the input terminals together if you want to use this fuse block. _________________ 1960 Ragtop w/Semaphores "Inga" |
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michemo Samba Member
Joined: March 07, 2016 Posts: 13 Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2018 12:08 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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yr old fues box is from a 73 up super bug with a curved windshield no dought that box will not work on yr super bug _________________ all my parts r + shipping i use the cheapest shipping unless ask to get it there in a hurry
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Ron G Samba Member
Joined: September 05, 2013 Posts: 228 Location: Albuquerque, NM
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Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2018 12:13 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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The problem with jumping wires to another terminal would be easy but all the terminals are being used so I’d have to find a terminal that could handle the extra jumper. Wyatt has a 73 fuse panel in it I have no idea because it was all the original wiring, and it looks like it was in there since the car was new and 71 . I know that’s not possible, I could see a 71 in 73 but not a 73 in 71, I guess to make it easy I should just go buy a 71 fuse panel, so did they hook up the flasher and the other little boxes and just lay them in there |
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michemo Samba Member
Joined: March 07, 2016 Posts: 13 Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2018 12:39 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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i have a used fues box to fit yr super bug not on the web but i hae one if u look at yr vin # u will find the 3 did. is either a 3 or 4 that is what year u car is mike _________________ all my parts r + shipping i use the cheapest shipping unless ask to get it there in a hurry |
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Ron G Samba Member
Joined: September 05, 2013 Posts: 228 Location: Albuquerque, NM
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Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2018 12:49 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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[quote="michemo"]i have a used fues box to fit yr super bug not on the web but i hae one if u look at yr vin # u will find the 3 did. is either a 3 or 4 that is what year u car is mike[/quote
Mike. I will check when I get home To see what the Vin number is but I did find a fuse panel with the same configuration’s and still a 12 circuit they have it labeled as a 71 super see photo, the only problem is is it doesn’t have the upper deck for turn signal flasher door buzzer and I think it’s a dimmer that goes on top, I guess what they did in thoseYours is they just plug the wires in to the components and laid them there is that true
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Ron G Samba Member
Joined: September 05, 2013 Posts: 228 Location: Albuquerque, NM
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Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2018 1:47 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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michemo wrote: |
i have a used fues box to fit yr super bug not on the web but i hae one if u look at yr vin # u will find the 3 did. is either a 3 or 4 that is what year u car is mike |
Vin number is 1113061159
So I would say it’s a 71? |
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Maddel Samba Member
Joined: February 12, 2013 Posts: 931
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Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2018 10:24 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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Ron G wrote: |
The problem with jumping wires to another terminal would be easy but all the terminals are being used so I’d have to find a terminal that could handle the extra jumper... |
May be something like this helps:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/FEMALE-DOUBLE-MALE-PIGGYB...1254677075 |
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scotto Samba Member
Joined: January 29, 2018 Posts: 13 Location: UNITED STATES
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Posted: Mon Jan 29, 2018 9:18 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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Hi all,
I'm new to the VW Beetle experience. My Daughter and I recently bought a 73 standard, and off course what started as a mild resto has ended up being a frame off due to some floor pan and minor heat channel rot. The beetle is in excellent shape otherwise, with just a few areas that need some attention. That being said, I've run into an issue with the front floor pan mounts (in the bulkhead). Most of the bolts snapped and the captive nut plates are free floating. I cannot seem to find replacement nut plates on line. Can anybody steer me in the right direction? |
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VW_Jimbo Samba Member
Joined: May 22, 2016 Posts: 9880 Location: Huntington Beach, CA
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Posted: Mon Jan 29, 2018 1:29 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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scotto wrote: |
Hi all,
I'm new to the VW Beetle experience. My Daughter and I recently bought a 73 standard, and off course what started as a mild resto has ended up being a frame off due to some floor pan and minor heat channel rot. The beetle is in excellent shape otherwise, with just a few areas that need some attention. That being said, I've run into an issue with the front floor pan mounts (in the bulkhead). Most of the bolts snapped and the captive nut plates are free floating. I cannot seem to find replacement nut plates on line. Can anybody steer me in the right direction? |
I make my own, as I do not know of a vendor making these. You might try looking in the classified here on tS. But you may actually need to call a junkyard and see if they will cut up a Napoleon hat for you, to get to the captive plate. I think they are M10 x 1.5 _________________ Jimbo
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scotto Samba Member
Joined: January 29, 2018 Posts: 13 Location: UNITED STATES
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Posted: Mon Jan 29, 2018 2:00 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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Thanks Jimbo,
I am going to see if I can save the ones I have, but you never know. |
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Ron G Samba Member
Joined: September 05, 2013 Posts: 228 Location: Albuquerque, NM
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Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2018 11:00 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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Yet another stupid question, why is Volkswagens electrical so confusing or is it me? I just bought brand new turn signal switch installed it ran wires up I got all the wires in the trunk compartment as this is a new wiring job. I have a Wolfsburg wiring harness for a 71 super beetle turn signal switch 71 super beetle. The wiring diagram that came with all the wiring , It’s hard to determine which is the ignition switch which is turn signal, I know I have eight wires coming out of the turn signal I think I have too many wires, and I don’t have a wire coming out of my turn signal switch that the wiring diagram says I should have , And that wire is the black with green and white dresser and that goes the turn signal relay. I don’t have that wire coming out of my turn signal switch I have some wires coming out of turn signal switch that are not even on the wiring diagram. I am pulling the hair out that I don’t have and I’m about ready to jump off a cliff, I keep thinking of that end result the smoke test. So really I want to get this right, so if there’s anybody out there that can help me with the turn signal switch and I’m sure later they’ll be other problems it would Greatly be appreciated. I don’t think I need eight wires and why am I missing one. As you can see in the photo these of the wires coming from the turn signal switch as you can see there is no black with green and white tracer only a black and green and apparently the black and green is for one of the turn signals help I’m confused.
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vamram Samba Member
Joined: March 08, 2012 Posts: 7276 Location: NOVA
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Posted: Fri Feb 02, 2018 4:55 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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Bump...
vamram wrote: |
Is there an easy way to determine if the IRS torsion bars are worn out? Or do they just break when the time comes....? |
_________________ Eventually, "we are what we pretend to be.’”
Give peace a chance - Stop Russian-Soviet Aggression!!
'74 Super 9/16 - present, in refurb process.
'73 Super - 6/18 - Present - Daily Driver!
'75 Super Le Grande...waiting it's turn in line behind '74.
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wcfvw69 Samba Purist
Joined: June 10, 2004 Posts: 13385 Location: Arizona
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Posted: Fri Feb 02, 2018 5:09 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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vamram wrote: |
Bump...
vamram wrote: |
Is there an easy way to determine if the IRS torsion bars are worn out? Or do they just break when the time comes....? |
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Victor,
I think torsion bars breaking is very rare. Yes, the off road guys can break them on occasion but folks on the street don't seem to ever sustain a failure.
The biggest thing with torsion bars is they do loose some of their strength after decades which is why some VW's butts sag. The good news is simply resetting the torsion bars corrects the sag. My 69 bug and 70' bus both had some sag. I reset the torsion bars and the sags gone. _________________ Contact me at [email protected]
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vamram Samba Member
Joined: March 08, 2012 Posts: 7276 Location: NOVA
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Posted: Fri Feb 02, 2018 6:49 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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My '74 doesn't sag, but it doesn't take bumps smoothly compared to my '72. I've got it pretty close to stock height and w/in the last year have replaced the trailing arm pivot pin bushings w/Topline black urethane ones, the spring and torsion arm bushings w/rubber ones from West Coast Metric, and the shocks w/new Sachs-Boge oil-filled shocks. Plus added a rear sway bar!! Maybe I need to index the arms higher than stock...Oh well, perhaps a topic for a separate thread! _________________ Eventually, "we are what we pretend to be.’”
Give peace a chance - Stop Russian-Soviet Aggression!!
'74 Super 9/16 - present, in refurb process.
'73 Super - 6/18 - Present - Daily Driver!
'75 Super Le Grande...waiting it's turn in line behind '74.
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kpf Samba Member
Joined: March 01, 2017 Posts: 847 Location: California, US
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Posted: Fri Feb 02, 2018 12:47 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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Really stupid question: How does one disconnect the connectors that are in these yellowish, clear plastic connector blocks?
(picture from the gallery by 19-VW-74)
Thank you,
Kris _________________ 1971 Super Beetle |
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vamram Samba Member
Joined: March 08, 2012 Posts: 7276 Location: NOVA
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Posted: Fri Feb 02, 2018 2:20 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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Label them so you know which ones to mate back together. Then hold firmly by the crimp/heatshrink and carefully pull. Don't yank it so you end up ripping the wire out of its spade.
Caveat - some factory ones have a small tab that you may have to reach in w/a small small screwdriver to press against to release as you pull out. Perhaps someone else can chime in and provide a better description and process. _________________ Eventually, "we are what we pretend to be.’”
Give peace a chance - Stop Russian-Soviet Aggression!!
'74 Super 9/16 - present, in refurb process.
'73 Super - 6/18 - Present - Daily Driver!
'75 Super Le Grande...waiting it's turn in line behind '74.
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VW_Jimbo Samba Member
Joined: May 22, 2016 Posts: 9880 Location: Huntington Beach, CA
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Posted: Fri Feb 02, 2018 8:31 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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The red one has the correct insertion portion to depress the tab on the connector within the terminal housing.
Amazon has them
Lisle 57750 Wire Terminal Tool Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007WQQHA2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_f2sDAbJ0XBKC1 _________________ Jimbo
There is never enough time to do it right the first time, but all the time necessary the second time!
TDCTDI wrote: |
Basically, a whole bunch of fuckery to achieve a look. |
67rustavenger wrote: |
GFY's Xevin and VW_Jimbo! |
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Ron G Samba Member
Joined: September 05, 2013 Posts: 228 Location: Albuquerque, NM
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Posted: Sun Feb 04, 2018 3:17 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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Ron G wrote: |
michemo wrote: |
i have a used fues box to fit yr super bug not on the web but i hae one if u look at yr vin # u will find the 3 did. is either a 3 or 4 that is what year u car is mike |
Vin number is 1113061159
So I would say it’s a 71? |
OK so I had to buy a fuse box for a 73 super beetle in order to get the same configuration of the fuses the only thing that the 73 doesn’t have is the upper deck for headlight relay and turn signal flasher, no biggie they can lay on the wires like all the rest of them |
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Ron G Samba Member
Joined: September 05, 2013 Posts: 228 Location: Albuquerque, NM
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Posted: Sun Feb 04, 2018 3:25 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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OK guys I got another question for you got the new dash pad Installed and I have a question with these front vents on the drivers and passenger side how are they putting these in to make them stay? See photos and how come the big Long round pegs do They get cut off? I have no holes in my dash for those why would they put them on there?
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Maddel Samba Member
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