1974 Volkswagen Beetle headlights not working

1974 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
90,000 MILES
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CAHOPE
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I just purchased a 1974 Volkswagen beetle and the headlights are not working. I have replaced the headlights and still are not coming on. I am not sure where to go next. I'm not mechanically incline but want to do as much as I can myself.
Jul 22, 2013 at 8:09 PM
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You need to check for power and ground... check the fuses, the headlight switch etc.

Use a test light to verify power to the components or where the power stops.

You can find the correct wiring diagram for your car here:

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/info/wiringt2.php

Thomas
Jul 22, 2013 at 9:17 PM
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I have fond with these older bugs that the fuse block and often be the problem, loose connections and poor connections with the ceramic fuses, i would start here.
Jul 23, 2013 at 6:02 PM
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