On the very front of the transmission, just above the front tranny mount on the passenger (right) side. Kind of a pain to get at the wires. It's the only switch there.
On an American 65 VW Bug the ignition switch is mounted on the dash and on the European model its mounted on the steering column.
There is no 'clutch switch' on a Beetle.
where is the backuo light switch in a 2001 jetta ?
It's on the nose of the transmission
On a 1972 VW Beetle, the backup light switch is located on the transmission. Specifically, it is mounted on the side of the transmission case, near the shift lever. When the vehicle is in reverse, the switch activates the backup lights. To access it, you may need to raise the car to reach the transmission area easily.
Passenger side front of tran with 2wires
The switch is located on the nosecone of the transaxle, look on the front (the side furthest from the engine) of the transaxle near where the shifter linkage is. You will see electrical wires going to the backup light switch.
It's on the front of the transmission. VW Joe! Have a Great Day
could be a fuse, wiper switch ,wiper motor or wiring
Its for your back window defrost
Just remove one screw inside car, under the dashboard near the ignifion switch area.
It's the backup light switch.