’66 and ’67 VW Beetle Wiring Diagram

Eric Shoemaker on January 12, 2012

I’ve received 4 emails in the last 2 weeks asking for the correct wiring diagram for both a ’66 and ’67 Beetle. Illustrated below is the VW 1500 sedan and convertible (U.S. version) from August 1966 to July 1967. Available for free download.

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Posted by Eric Shoemaker

Hello, I'm Eric. I started Air-Cooled Artifacts (previously, 1967beetle.com and Lane Russell). I drive a '67 Beetle daily and love to share vintage Volkswagen stories with the world.

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  1. Gary January 12, 2012 at 7:09 am

    Very nice, thanks for posting this.

    1. Eric January 12, 2012 at 7:34 am

      You’re welcome!

  2. jason February 26, 2013 at 9:29 pm

    Just what I needed, A color Guide.Thanks

  3. Monte Dahl March 2, 2013 at 1:41 pm

    I am working on a 67 beatle and it has no spark. Somebody may have wired this wrong and I do not know where the resister wire is. Could it be in the coil?

    1. Eric March 2, 2013 at 2:13 pm

      Monte,
      It could be so many things. I’ve sent your comment to one of our writers. We will get you more feedback soon.

    2. Jay Salser March 2, 2013 at 2:42 pm

      Hello, Monte…Could you send a message to my private e-address so that we can, for the time being, discuss this “off-line”? You can send your phone number, if you wish, if it wouldn’t cost you anything on your end. I have free long-distance. jay jksalservw@verizon.net

  4. Ryan Manriquez April 1, 2013 at 10:55 pm

    oh my gosh this is amazing!! I just got a 67 from my grandfather recently and I’m still working on some stuff and this is exactly what i needed. thank you so much!!!

    1. Eric April 1, 2013 at 11:02 pm

      Ryan,
      Thanks! Take a look around, this site is all about the ’67 Beetle! We are here for you.

  5. Ryan Manriquez April 1, 2013 at 11:25 pm

    Yes Sir! I’ve only begun to search this site and already I’ve found allot of use full information. thank you.

    1. Eric April 1, 2013 at 11:35 pm

      Email anytime if I can help!

  6. Alastair Mason January 4, 2014 at 7:08 am

    Thanks! Huge help!

  7. Moses February 21, 2014 at 8:54 pm

    Hello. I have a fully charged battery. All the outside lights are working..signals/highs/stoplights/hazards. Was losing battery voltage while car was on. As soon as I disconnect the neg. On battery voltage starts going up fast. Also after a while of being on if I turn it off it won’t start again. Lights dim and starter wont make any sounds. But battery reads over 12.5v. Whats going on ..??

    1. Eric Shoemaker February 21, 2014 at 9:09 pm

      Moses,
      Have you checked the voltage regulator.

    2. Jay Salser February 22, 2014 at 4:58 am

      Hello, Moses…..check the voltage from the generator with the car running (of course). It should be about 14 volts. Now, again with the car running, check the output past the regulator. At that point the reading should be 12 or less. Check the reading on the battery with the engine off. It should be stable with the engine off. Electrical can be stinky to diagnose sometimes. May your weekend go well! jay

  8. fred April 6, 2015 at 3:38 pm

    where is the down load at Fred

  9. Rich October 27, 2015 at 1:13 pm

    i have a 67 bug and need some wiring advise. have 4 wires off of wiper motor- dont know which goes where- brown , black, yellow black & purple black . can u help? thanks, Rich

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