CLASSIC VW - 1972 SUPER BEETLE UPDATE. WIRING ISSUES.

[@Volkswagenplanet]

Here is a quick update. I greatly appreciate all of those who continue to reach out and show thier support.

[@FixinBugsNStuff]

Doing a great bro. I have had many super beetles (flat and curved windshield). Don’t hesitate to reach out if you get in a bind. I frequently visit Florida and do visit VW Darrin and CT. I can always swing by to give you a hand.

[@Volkswagenplanet]

I.could always use the help. Just meet one day with a friend' to complete the 72 beetle. It's getting closer. Darrin and CT are good , true guys. I'm in Tampa. I appreciate the offer. Let me know when your on the area

[@Volkswagenplanet]

You should post some content. If I can do it, you get to see the other side of the camera. Just a idea. Where do you live?

[@FixinBugsNStuff]

@@Volkswagenplanet I do have a channel and I am based out of Maryland. kzbin.info

[@Volkswagenplanet]

@@FixinBugsNStuff sorry about that. I clicked your icon and it was a blank screen for a second. I see you have several videos. I will check your channel out. I just subscribed as well.

[@oscarblom4885]

Hello. Good to see you. You are progressing well. Be safe and well 🐿

[@Volkswagenplanet]

Its always good to see your messages on all my videos. Thanks you for the support. I personally appreciate every commemt

[@oscarblom4885]

Thank you for sharing your bug experience. Weather here is good. Finally raining today We needed it Everything is is sprouting or budding out. Happy days ‼️

[@killerbeetle3968]

Like everyone says, check and clean the grounds. Take care. Your getting closer.

[@Volkswagenplanet]

I'm trying to.underdtand the wire diagram. Thanks for commenting

[@bigbadbug3999]

Glad to see you made some time for the Beetle. Small steps. You got this.

[@Volkswagenplanet]

Its not been easy lately with day to day family matters happening. Hopefully this craziness is over. Than hit the bug running, to get it on the road again. Thank you for commenting.

[@sunraybug9667]

I use to have the same problems like yours when I use to own a 70 beetle. Good luck. I like the content.

[@Volkswagenplanet]

70 is a great year. I have a convertible from 70. Thank you for watching and commenting. Take care.

[@radicallyair-cooled]

Yay your back

[@Volkswagenplanet]

I cant walk away from.those who support me to get out there and make a few videos.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Great video John!! Make sure to check all the grounds good! She fired right up!!

[@Volkswagenplanet]

These grounds are killing me !!!!!! 😆

[@patrickmclaughlin6013]

grounds are the plague of the old VW's wiring problem? I always check that ground first

[@Volkswagenplanet]

Your correct. Just frustrating to go backwards at times. Thank you for watching and commenting. If I'm doing something wrong or you have any info I may miss, please comment. Your comments help others.

[@zimms-world]

Thanks for making this video. It’s nice to know you can reach out to people on the VW community with questions and people will help out. Hope you get it figured out soon

[@Volkswagenplanet]

Thats why I make these videos. They help so many people. Ones that won't ask because they don't want to feel like it's a dumb question or get bullied. Comments help as well. You never know how many read the comments and fix thier same issue. Thank you for commenting and the kind words. More videos on the way. Take care, stay safe

[@VWBEETLEOVAL1955]

Nice work john, one tip: clean those ground good and grease them a little for good contact. And yes it's nice to see that this community helps each other out when they have issues. As a starter on KZbin posting video's, its has opened a world for me. Only one goal here: helping others working on their cars and if they struggle? Then the video's of all KZbinrs can help them.

[@Volkswagenplanet]

Very true. Ive learned so much from others. I also get to see cars like yourself being built. Things that ive never dealt with yet. How things changed over the years. Most of all , get to meet good people. Thanks for the support and commenting. Take care and be safe.

[@VWJawbreaker]

I’ll try to shoot you some pics as we discussed the other day. Keep plugging along bud.

[@Volkswagenplanet]

Take your time.

[@vwcoco]

Hi John firstly clean up the earths,resistor on back of speedo clock could be broken, wired up wrong way or fuel sender unit broke or wrong one for that tank . Keep up the good work

[@Volkswagenplanet]

Thanks for the info. That could be it. I bought this car it was a parts car for the last owner. I'm trying to work on it this week coming up. Thank you for commenting and reaching out.

[@vintage76vipergreenBeetle]

You need to find a local friend with another 72 super Beetle with the stock wiring setup in good condition.

[@Volkswagenplanet]

It's funny you say that. I do, just sometimes work schedules and day to day life events get in the way. Mostly my fault. I've been using the Bently service manual. Your right having a friend help is alot better. Makes time more enjoyable. Thanks for watching and commenting. If your on Facebook check out the group page. Take care, stay safe.

[@vintage76vipergreenBeetle]

@@Volkswagenplanet The samba.com, is where I go information and help. Facebook is not as good. Just my opinion. Both cars side by side and just follow one wire at a time. Its a lot of work, but it how I would try to do it. Good luck. 👍

[@Volkswagenplanet]

@@vintage76vipergreenBeetle thats a great tip. I own a few beetles myself, and I do exactly what you have mentioned.

[@ugleykitch9521]

Hi there nice work can you tell me what book s are you using

[@Volkswagenplanet]

I'm using official service manual by Bently. The wire diagrams are located in there as well. I also use JBUGS.COM for wire harness diagrams as well. I will be doing more electrical here in the next few days. Hope this info helps you out. If you have any questions, just ask. We also have a VW GROUP FACEBOOK PAGE AS WELL. SAME NAME VOLKSWAGENPLANET. take care, stay safe

[@ugleykitch9521]

Thank you for your information I have the beently book but just can't understand all of it I am still trying to find wiring diagram for the steering column as well 😅

[@Volkswagenplanet]

@@ugleykitch9521 the problem I think your having is the harness that plugs into the ignition switch. The best of my knowledge you can't buy it. If you can find a spot let me know. Are you wanting to know where the wires connect from the steering wheel? I was thinking about doing a series on that like I did with the fuse box. I could do a few videos on that as well. I will start to look and see if I have a harness in my electrical box to use as a prop. Basically the wires send power from the switch outwards. It powers the coil, fuel sending unit.......

[@Volkswagenplanet]

@@ugleykitch9521 I understand what your asking know. I made videos on the fuse box, which details the top of the steering column in the manual. Your asking about the wires and the locations on the bottom of the wire diagram on the steering column. Let me take a look at that tonight when things calm down a little around here. I will message you back in a few hours. Thanks for reaching out. I will help you get this resolved.

[@Volkswagenplanet]

@@ugleykitch9521 I couldn't find the harness tonight. Let me look in the morning. Then we can go from there

[@jordancurry8779]

So I know you had the issue, and it may be a dumb question, but I’ve got a problem with my 72 super with ignition. I’ve put in a hard start relay, no dice. I can take the wire and jump it directly to the battery and it tries to star. So this means my starter is probably good it’s a wiring issue then correct? So somewhere between the ignition and back to the relay i have an issue, where should I start?

[@Volkswagenplanet]

Do you here a click sound from the engine area when you turn the key? If you hear a click sound then its the starter selanoid. Pull the starter out and have it benched tested at your local parts store. There is really not much it could be.

[@jordancurry8779]

No click sound, im assuming you mean from the idle cut off valve? I don’t have one, my engine isn’t original to the car. It’s a single port either 1500 or 1600 from another vehicle without any identification numbers on the gen/alternator stand. It has a 30 pic 1 carb on it. It’s gotta be wiring but I am terrible with that side of things, I can tear down anything mechanical, but when it comes to electrical im lost.

[@jordancurry8779]

Ps: thank you for responding!! And it ran and drove fine when I bought it, I had to park it for awhile while I waited on the title. I just put a new battery in it as well. Lights, turn signals, hazards, all work btw.

[@Volkswagenplanet]

@@jordancurry8779 anytime

[@alexmata483]

Hi, hmm speaking of super beetles, the process of alignment is the same as a normal beetle? Your wire vides had been really helpful with my 71, greetings

[@Volkswagenplanet]

Your welcome on the wire diagrams. I learned A lot doing that series. As far as alignment, yes. You adjust the tie- rods up front. They have different type suspensions. All you can adjust is toe- in and out. Hope that info helps. Thanks again for the kind words. If you need help in the future feel free to reach out. I hope to get back in the garage soon. Take care, stay safe.

[@alexmata483]

@@Volkswagenplanet Yeah, thanks to those I've learned to read the diagrams and fix some issues with the lights or my starter And about the alignment, it's because my SB has the strut spring like... 5mm away but only in the driver side, the co has like an inch or something, but I don't know if that's the normal layout or if there's something wrong Anda finally, same, bro, stay safe these days