Volkswagen Beetle Questions Maintenance & Repair

Beetle Wiring Problems

When i tryed this i didn't have the battery hooked up, i was just jumping it (also was hot wiring it). The car would turn over, however when I stopped hot wiring it, the car still tryed to turn over...

2000 VW Bug A/c And Fan Do Not Work- How Do I Fix It?

The a/c was wporking fine. Then the switch to turn the fan on got stuck. I twisted it a few times and it started to work. Then the next time I used the car nothing worked. The a/c button will not lig...

65 Beetle Convertible

here i am again - gal with the stuck hood still not freed up. now i'm wondering how much i overpaid for this vw that i bought from colome motors in california - i paid the crazy asking price of $23,5...

Modern Tires For '68 Beetle

I just bought a '68 Beetle and need to put new tires on it. I'm getting run around pretty good by the local shops, some don't have a clue what size would replace the original 500X15 bias ply. Can an...

My 73 Beetle's Engine Dies When I Turn On My Headlights Or Signals

I had the car painted the first part of the year and ever since i got it back the signals don't work. Husband replaced the regulator thinking maybe it went bad. Now, the car will completley die if i...

MY 71' And Gas

Well my V dub is having a problem and can't find the reason. The car smells like gasoline on the inside, but cant find any punctures in the fuel line plus the clamps are on tight too and havent found ...

69 Vw Bug Has Problem..think Its Transaxle....

got a 69 vw bug, starts fine with cluch engaged, doesnt seem to shift in or out of any particular gear( appears to be in nuetral) but when you let off the clutch and gas it car seems like its in a ge...

What Is The Correct Carburator And Oil Bath Cleaner For A 64 Type 1

Car Smells Like Gasoline In Cockpit And Stalls After 15 Minutes Of Running

Car just shipped to me from vintage car dealer. I am sure it sat for some time. It is original and in excellent shape. The car runs well for about 10 miles and then stalls. It will start up after sitt...

I Just Bought A 1970 VW Beetle 1300. It Needs A New Starter And Floor Pan I...

Need info on how to install starter and floor pan for rear passenger side. HELP!! please:)

Engine Trouble

Belt broke and motor got really hot. Melted the plastic on the spark plug wires that were in contact with the chrome plating. Replaced wires, plugs, and belt. It won't start. What next?

1966 Beetle

Hi, The gears in my beetle have too much play and they slip while driving... what could be the problem

Where Is The Fuse For The Air Conditioner In A The New Beetles

74 Bug Alighnment Problems.

i have real bad wear on the inside of both tires, and it looks like one wheel sets more to the front than the other... Please help!

Where Can I Find Bumber Shocks?

Need to replace both sets of rear and front bumber shocks for a 1974 VW bug. Is there a web site that supplies these?

Changing The Oil.

How often should i change the oil on my beetle?

Heater Cables

How do you remove the knob, next to the shifter, to install new heater cables in a 64 bug? I have the knob part off I just can't pull it out to install cables.

1954 VW Heart Shaped Tail Lights

I have a 1954 European VW I was about to restore when I found some one has stolen the heart shaped tail light housings. Anyone have a lead for a replacement set?

I Have A 1975 Beetle And Cant Get The Front Hood Open With The Latch . What...