1973 standard and super beetle
1967
has an alternator
2002 vw beetle alternator what size sockets do i need to do the job?
It is very difficult. You have to remove the air conditioner unit - capturing the gas, then refilling it when you are done. It is best to leave this job to a professional. It will cost you about $600 for a new alternator and to have it installed.
A starter/alternator repair shop should be able to get an external regulator that can be installed on the rear of the alternator.A starter/alternator repair shop should be able to get an external regulator that can be installed on the rear of the alternator.
Some older Beetles utilized a generator, which would be installed instead of an alternator. You may not have a generator, but an alternator (which would explain your trouble finding it) they are both large cylindrical units that are spun by the belt. It should be slightly right of the center of the engine compartment, on top out in the open.
Airbags were never installed on real VW Beetles.
If the alternator is installed incorrectly, yes, it can drain the battery.
A voltage regulator that is installed on the back of the alternator
You need to replaced the starter or the alternator.
It is built into the ALTERNATOR. It is all 1 unit.
The fuel pump on a stock Type 1 Beetle is located on top of the engine case to the immediate left of the alternator.