Dude. You saved me the cost of a new switch. Good job. And I loved how you explained why the x terminal is on the switch. Never would have figured that out.
My 70 bug has the 8 pin switch and I received the newer version with “x” prong I get no headlights. I know I can jump #30 to it but is there a way I can do it differently to get headlights to turn on so they go off with the key off? Also, is it normal for the #30 prongs to be getting 12v constantly even when the key is off? Because my old switch allows you to turn the headlights on without the key
Original style 68-70 headlight switches have not been available for quite some time for some reason so the industry has had to deal with adapting the 71-77 switches which have the X terminal. We typically jump power from the 30 terminal (which is battery power, so yes it should always have power) to the X terminal so the switch operates like all VW headlight switches made prior to 1971. The headlight switch was completely independent of the ignition switch, up through 1970. With the use of a relay, it would be possible to get the ignition switch to turn on and off power to the X terminal, yes. The relay would need a ground, battery power, a wire from the ignition power, and then a wire to the X terminal.
The X terminal is an input connection, not an output. It powers the 56 terminal, and the 2 will only have continuity when the knob is pulled all the way out.
The headlight switch, depending on the model, is a distribution point for the main battery power. On some models, power comes from the battery, to the headlight switch, and has terminals to send power to the fuse box and to the ignition switch.
Dude. You saved me the cost of a new switch. Good job. And I loved how you explained why the x terminal is on the switch. Never would have figured that out.
Glad to help! It’s easy enough once you know how they work.
Thanks for doing these videos you guys rock please keep them coming
As always, thanks for excellent vids.
Top shelf info... Thanks for sharing!
Thank you very much for sharing
Awesome info thank you
Thanks man!
Thank you for the video!! Can you make a windshield wiper motor rebuild video? :)
We don't rebuild the motors in house so we probably won't get around to that one anytime soon, sorry!
@@Sam_Mebane Ok, I was just curious. Thank you very much for your awesome videos! Keep up the good work!!
When does the x terminal get power?
ua-cam.com/video/Oq8j6BrLVMI/v-deo.html - the switch receives power from the ignition switch
My 70 bug has the 8 pin switch and I received the newer version with “x” prong I get no headlights. I know I can jump #30 to it but is there a way I can do it differently to get headlights to turn on so they go off with the key off? Also, is it normal for the #30 prongs to be getting 12v constantly even when the key is off? Because my old switch allows you to turn the headlights on without the key
Original style 68-70 headlight switches have not been available for quite some time for some reason so the industry has had to deal with adapting the 71-77 switches which have the X terminal. We typically jump power from the 30 terminal (which is battery power, so yes it should always have power) to the X terminal so the switch operates like all VW headlight switches made prior to 1971. The headlight switch was completely independent of the ignition switch, up through 1970.
With the use of a relay, it would be possible to get the ignition switch to turn on and off power to the X terminal, yes. The relay would need a ground, battery power, a wire from the ignition power, and then a wire to the X terminal.
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X terminal will not trigger and continuity does that mean my switch is no good
The X terminal is an input connection, not an output. It powers the 56 terminal, and the 2 will only have continuity when the knob is pulled all the way out.
why 30 terminal has 2 pole or incoming ?
The headlight switch, depending on the model, is a distribution point for the main battery power. On some models, power comes from the battery, to the headlight switch, and has terminals to send power to the fuse box and to the ignition switch.