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: 9/11/2007 Subject: Coil/wiring Problems!
Question Hi,
I have a question on the wiring of my vw's coil. The black power wire to the + on the coil is reading 12volts when I test it with the volt meter off of the coil. However as soon as I connect it to the coil it lowers to 4 volts. The car will not start. When I by pass the wire and take 12volts direct from the battery to the coil it fires up right away. The coil was tested at autozone and they said it looked OK. Its driving me crazy! ...any ideas. Why would the 12volts black wire power down to 4volts when connected to the coil?
Thanks!
Answer Hi Mike,
It sounds like that wire has a fault in it to the fuse box. The best action would be to look at the wiring diagram where it connects into the fuse panel. (I belive it is either #9 or #12)
Once you find it, replace the black wire, and run it to the back. This should solve your problem. I heard this condition happening a couple of times before.
