72 Beetle electric issue

Asked by Robert Apr 20, 2020 at 03:16 PM about the 1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I'm rebuild a beetle that day for about 10 years. It now "runs and stops". Now
my right turn signal flashes with both tail lights and both front turn signals.
I've cleaned all grounds and replaced turn signal, headlight and flasher
switches. No change except headlight don't come on now. Any simple fix?

1 Answer

F_O_R answered 4 years ago

If you are doing a complete restoration maybe it is time for a new wiring harness.

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