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Air Cooled VW 1956-1957 Beetle Sedan Complete Wiring Harness

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Part #: 378-824
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Fits Years:
  • Standard Beetle 1956-1957
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1956-1957 Beetle Sedan Complete Wiring Harness

Does your wiring harness look like this? If so, it's time for an upgrade!

  • Exposed wire core
  • Attempted splice "repairs" using poorly affixed, hand crimp connectors & clips
  • Electrical tape covering exposed copper wire
  • Burnt wiring caused by a short-to-ground
  • Exposed copper wire caused by flexing old, brittle insulation
  • Cut-off and missing terminals and connectors
  • Rusted fuse block terminals
  • Wires tapped into fuse block to circumvent a problem or to add an accessory

Eliminate electrical nightmares with this 1956-1957 Beetle Sedan Complete Wiring

Harness! No more risk of fire or electrical shorts from old cracked and spliced wiring. This US spec LH drive kit will wire your Beetle from headlights to taillights.

This wiring harness kit is an exact reproduction of original German wiring looms. All wiring is included as per the official factory wiring diagram and color coded to original specifications. This kit is perfect for the discriminating restorer and will restore proper functionality and safety to your VW!

Made in the USA!

  • Fits 1956-1957 Standard Beetles
  • Fits Sedans Only
  • For Cars with Bullet Turn Signals
  • Exact Reproduction of Original German Wiring Loom
  • Color Coded to Original Specifications
  • Compatible with 6V or 12V Systems
  • Fits Left Hand Drive USA Cars
  • All Wires are Factory Length
  • Pre-Terminated with Original Style Soldered Dipped Wire Ends
  • Instructions Included
  • Uses 4+2 Fuses
  • Fuse Boxes, Electrical Switches, & Battery Cables NOT Included

Kit Includes:

  • Main Harness
  • Front Harness Set
  • Miscellaneous Harness Assemblies
  • Dash Wires
  • Connectors
  • Headlight Plugs
  • Grommets
  • Detailed Instruction Manual
 Typical Electrical Wiring Color Codes
 Vintage Air Cooled Volkswagen
 Circuit Number
 Color Function
1
Green
 Distributor
30
Red, Red White
Main Power (+)
31 Brown
Ground (-)
15
Black
Key Switch Power
50
Red, Red-Black
Starter Solenoid
X
Black-Yellow
Headlight Main Power
D+
Red
Generator Armature
DF
Green
Generator Field
D-
Brown
Generator Ground
61
Blue
Generator Dash Light
63
Blue-Green
Oil Pressure Dash Light
58
Gray
Parking Lights (Front)
58
White-Red
Parking Lights (Left)
58
White-Black
Parking Lights (Right)
58
White-Red
License Plate Light
58B
White-Red
Instrument Lights
56
White-Black
Light Switch Output
56A
White
High Beam Lights
56A
Blue-White
Blue Dash Light
56B
Yellow
Low Beam Lights
S
Brown-White
High / Low Beam Relay
54
Black-Red
Stop Lights
54
Black-Yellow
Horn Power
R
Black-White
Right Tail Light
L
Black-Green
Left Tail Light
49A
Black-Green-White
Turn Signal Switch Input (T / S)
54ST
Black-Violet
Turn Signal Switch Input (Stop)
HR
Black-Red
Right Tail Light RR (6-wire)
HL
Black-Yellow
Left Tail Light RR (6-wire)
49A, KBL
Blue-Green
Green Arrow Dash Light
49, (+)
Black, Blue, Blue-Green-White
Flasher Relay Power
30
Black-Green
Wiper Switch Power
53B
Black-Yellow
Wiper Motor
53
Black
Wiper Motor
53A
Black-Red
Neutral Return
31B
Brown
Wiper Motor Brake


Also known under these part numbers: (For reference only)

  • WK-113-5657
  • WK1135657