6 or 12 volt??

justbuggin91 · Post by **justbuggin91** » Sun Sep 10, 2006 6:43 pm

What is the way to tell if my bug is 6 volt or been converted to12 volt? any help would be great. im getting ready to rewire the whole bug, with all neww switches and relays.

Post by **jmartini** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 3:16 am

Hi Justbuggin91! The easiest way is to look at your battery - if will say right on it if it is a 12 or 6 volt. ALso if anyone has converted it, they would need to install 12 volt headlamps (and a lot of other bulbs) as well - which is pretty easy to check. If you were converted. Also I believe the generator will be stamped with what voltage it is as well. Good Luck!

justbuggin91 · Post by **justbuggin91** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 3:37 pm

thanks for the help. i will put it to use right away.

Dub Owner 1966 · Post by **Dub Owner 1966** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 6:42 pm

Your coil should say 6V or 12V. 6V generators have the regulator mounted on top of the gen. 12V does not. what ever you do do not put a 12V battery in your 6V bug. Also a 6 volt bug's lights will get brighter when the engine is reved up.