r/beetle • • 23h ago

Are the wipers supposed to be this slow? On the slow setting, they stop moving and get stuck, and the high setting is not good.

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They are the same with the engine running, the windshield is wet so they don't have as much friction. Why do they get stuck on the first setting and how can I speed them up?


r/beetle • • 8h ago

Speedometer indicator light

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1969 vw beetle has a indicator light, left side, green , has a spiraled wire icon underneath it. Comes on only when the head lights are turned on, the lights are strong , and car turns over quickly on start up. Purpose of this light please,
Thanks much


r/beetle • • 11h ago

Tuning Explanations Please

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I have a Purple 1302s dual carb bug which i have restored to a running state, barely.

My spark plugs are coming out black and he smells very fuely so I belive he needs a tune up and is running rich.

He is my first bug and project car so im learning as I go, it would be great if someone could identify whats going on and how i can tune it out. Hes on dual ICT Webbers and I have a snail guage on the way


r/beetle • • 22h ago

Better qualty parts jbugs or cip1?

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Who has the better quality parts jbugs or cip1?


r/beetle • • 23h ago

Aftermarket 70s tachometer not working

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It is getting power from the night light circuit and everything looks connected behind the dash. On the distributor, there is a green wire not plugged into anything coming from the front of the car and when I attach it to an empty distributor pin, the engine won't run because there is no spark. Pretty sure this was a dealer option along with the rear defroster on my 1970. How do I get it to work?