AboutRon Wolff Expertise I am proficient in the following areas of VW Air Cooled Models from 1968-1979:
Vehicles: Super Beetle, Beetle, Thing, Karmann Ghia, Bus, Westfalia/Bus
Areas of expertise years 1968-1979
Engine Rebuild advice for all air cooled engines
VW Brake system replacement
Automatic Stickshift transmission
VW KOOL and DPD air conditioning systems (ex. thing)
Westfalia Electrical system dual battery
Westy Refridge Repair
Westy Cabinet Repair
Westy
AFC Fuel Injection system (1975 bugs) (1975 bus/Westys)
Soundproofing
General type 4 engine rebuild/technical data (i.e. 1.7 ltr, 1.8., 2.0) for buses
VW Air Cooled Beetle and Bus Paint codes
VW Distributor Compatibility Information
Westy component repair
Emission Systems
Exhaust Systems
General Electric System
Door rebuild (windows, seals, vent windows)
Body Panel Removal and general repair (non-welded)
Charging System
Convertible top Installation: Beetle
CV joints
Engine Troubleshooting
Valve Train
Non areas of expertise:
High Performance Modifications
Front end related components
Rear suspension (spring plate adjustment)
Bodywork / painting
Experience
Past/Present clients I often contribute to the westfalia users group technical boards. I have been a member for about 4 years. My usermame is 76Heatwagen
I restore vintage Volkswagens and currently own 4 of them.
Expert: Ron Wolff Date: 12/12/2007 Subject: 78 Westy Reverse Lights
Question Hi, My Westy has had no reverse lights for over a year now. Not a daily driver.... I haven't done a lot of looking around, doesn't seem to be a fuse, I read a question about an early 70's beetle that had a this problem. You mentioned that it could be the switch on the shift linkage, or a fuse near the coil. Are these possibilities on a 78 westy? where would I look to find them? Thanks, Nate
Answer Hi Nate,
There is a fuse that goes from the + of the coil in the engine compartment to a black 'twist off' fuse holder.
This is probably your culprit. Sometimes, even the wire comes loose.
Check these two things out, and let me know how you do.
