Because the ignition is powered directly from the battery. The Gen/Alt only feeds the battery.
On my 71 beetle the battery is located under the backseat.
Under the back seat
Try looking under the back seat.
1967 and later models have 12-volt systems (12-volt battery) !!
Under the back seat on the other side from the battery.
The 1975 regular Beetle windshield will fit the 1971 Super Beetle.
If you look at the front suspension of any beetle you can tell if it is a super or non-super beetle. If there is a McPherson front suspension then it is a super beetle. If there is a torsion bar front suspension then it is a non-super beetle.
The super beetle was not put into production until 1971, there is no such vehicle as a 1964 super beetle.
“looking to see if the 72 VW I own is a Beetle or Super Beetle? VIN # 1122369336”
under the rear seat behind the top of the battery you will see a hplder for the jack.
A Super Beetle with a manual transmission has four forward gears and one reverse. A Super Beetle with an Autostick transmission has three forward and one reverse.
1973 standard and super beetle