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VW 1972-1974 Bay Window Bus Main Wiring Harness 211971011J

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Item ID: 381-593
VW reference #: 211-971-011-J
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  • Bus 1972-1974
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1972-1974 Bay Window Bus Main Wiring Harness 211971011J - OEM Number(s) (211-971-011-J)

Restore safe, reliable rear electrical operation on your 1972–1974 VW Bay Window Bus with this reproduction main wiring harness built from fuse box to motor and taillights.

The rear wiring loom on a 1972–1974 Bay Window Bus is one of the most vulnerable sections of the electrical system — exposed to engine heat, moisture, and decades of wear. Cracked insulation and deteriorated connections in this section create electrical shorts and fire risk right where you least want them. This reproduction main wiring harness eliminates that risk with an exact reproduction of the original German rear single wiring loom.

This US spec left hand drive single loom runs from the fuse box to the motor and taillight wiring in the rear. It is ideal for engine wiring restoration and engine fire repair jobs where the rear loom is damaged or destroyed but the front harness remains serviceable. A detailed instruction manual is included to make installation as straightforward as possible.

Please note: This is a rear main loom only — not a complete headlights-to-taillights kit. Fuse box and battery cables are not included.

Fits the Following Volkswagen Models:

Fits 1972–1974 Volkswagen Bay Window Bus — US Spec Left Hand Drive Only.

Features / Benefits:

  • Reproduction main wiring harness for 1972–1974 VW Bay Window Bus — rear single loom
  • Exact reproduction of original German rear single wiring loom
  • Runs from fuse box to motor and taillight wiring in the rear
  • Ideal for engine wiring restoration and engine fire repair jobs
  • Rear loom only — not a complete headlights-to-taillights harness kit
  • Detailed instruction manual included for straightforward installation
  • Fuse box and battery cables not included — source separately before beginning installation
  • Made in the USA
  • VW reference part number: 211971011J

Material / Finish:

USA manufactured wiring harness built to original German rear loom specifications for correct installation and authentic appearance.

Because Details Matter:

Engine bay electrical failures on a vintage Bay Window Bus are among the most damaging — and the most preventable. A deteriorated rear loom is a fire risk sitting inches from the motor. This reproduction main harness gives your 1972–1974 Bus a correct, factory-spec rear electrical foundation that installs cleanly and performs reliably from fuse box to taillights.

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

  • 211-971-011-J
  • 686420041795
  • WM-211-1972
  • WM2111972

VW 1972-1979 Bay Window Bus Main Wiring Harness 211971011J — Wire Guide

Mid America Motorworks Part 381593

VW Reference #211-971-011J U.S.A. Version

This harness fits 1972 to 1979 Type 2 with CARBURETORS. Will NOT fit cars with fuel injection. Wiring for Diagnostic Test Plug is NOT included. Refer to VW diagram for more information.

Main Harness Only

Wire # Color Function

#30     Red-Wt           (+) Main Power

#50     Red-Bk           Starter to Key Ignition Switch

#15     Black Coil — CAUTION: Coil circuit is NOT fused!

#61     Blue Volt.       Reg. Gen. Warning Light

Blu-Grn                     Oil Warning Light

#58     Wt-Red          Park Lights (R)

#58     Wt-Blk            Park Lights (L)

Blk-Red                     Stop Lights

Blk-Wt                       Left Turn Signal

Blk-Grn                     Right Turn Signal

#G Brown                 Fuel Gauge Sending Unit in Gas Tank

#31 Brown                Chassis Ground

Black                         Backup Lights to Transmission Harness

Red                            Aux. Fuse for Heater Blower Fan

Brown                        Ground (Heater Blower Fan)

#31 Brn-Wt                Heater Blower Fan Relay Control

#A      Blue                Heater Blower Fan Relay Control

Wt-Red                     License Plate Light (+)

Brn                          License Plate Light Ground

Important Installation Notes

Plug Housings are NOT included — re-use your originals.

  • 8-circuit plastic Plug Housing for front wires is NOT included. Re-use old plug. Use a paper clip to push down the tang and remove the pin from the old plug. Install new male pin in the same order as removed.
  • Special Plug Housing for Blower Fan Relay is NOT included. Re-use old plug.

Caution

The coil circuit (#15) is NOT fused. Take care during installation and refer to your wiring diagram before connecting.