{"product_id":"empi-complete-wiring-harness-vw-beetle-sedan-convertible-1966-98-9485-0","title":"EMPI Complete Wiring Harness | VW Beetle Sedan \u0026 Convertible 1966 | German-Style Reproduction, LHD (98-9485-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEMPI Complete Wiring Harness — VW Beetle Sedan \u0026amp; Convertible 1966 (98-9485-0)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your 1966 Beetle has a headlight that dims when you hit the brakes, a horn that works only when it feels like it, or a dash you have already been inside of three times this year, the problem is almost certainly not the switch you keep replacing. It is sixty years of oxidized copper, brittle insulation and other people's repairs stacked on top of each other. This is EMPI's \u003cstrong\u003ecomplete reproduction wiring harness for the 1966 Beetle sedan and convertible\u003c\/strong\u003e — a brand-new loom built to the factory German pattern, with correct wire gauges, correct colors and factory-style terminals, so you can throw the old one away instead of chasing it. EMPI part #98-9485-0.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Makes a Reproduction Harness Worth It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can rewire a Beetle with a generic kit, and plenty of people have. What you end up with is a car that exactly one person on earth understands. A year-correct harness solves a different problem: every branch arrives already cut to length, already routed the way the factory routed it, and already colored to match the 1966 wiring diagram printed in your Bentley or Haynes manual. Nothing needs inventing. Every connection you make is a push-on terminal at the component it belongs to, not a crimp splice buried behind a kick panel. Ten years from now, when something does act up, the diagram in the book will still describe the car sitting in your garage. That is worth more than the price difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete loom — main harness, front section and dash wiring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndividually packaged, numbered branch wires\u003c\/strong\u003e so every leg is identified before you pull anything apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-style connectors, terminal ends and grommets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrect wire gauge with German-spec color coding and tracer stripes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinted installation instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e fuse box, ignition and light switches, bulb holders and battery cables are all separate parts. On a car getting a full rewire, plan on a new fuse box and a fresh battery ground strap in the same session — corroded fuse clips and a tired ground strap will make a brand-new harness look defective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVW Beetle sedan and convertible — 1966\u003c\/strong\u003e (sedan, sunroof sedan and cabriolet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeft-hand drive only.\u003c\/strong\u003e RHD cars route the dash section differently and need their own loom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks on the car's original 6-volt system, and equally well after a 12-volt conversion — voltage does not change the routing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1966 was the last model year US Beetles left the factory with a 6-volt system; 12 volts arrived for 1967. If your car is a 1967, this is not the harness — see 98-9486-0. And unlike the earlier sedan-only looms, EMPI lists this one for both body styles, so convertible owners are covered by this same part number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEMPI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e98-9485-0 (also listed as 98-9485, C13-98-9485)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e707924537475\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e113-971-011-F \/ 113971011F (WK-113-1966)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1966\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeetle sedan and convertible, LHD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSystem voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6V original, or 12V after conversion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSold as\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComplete kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.85 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBefore You Start\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisconnect the battery ground first, and leave it off until the very last connection is made\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotograph everything before you cut anything — behind the dash, at the light housings, and where the loom passes through the tunnel and body grommets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePull the old harness out in one piece if you can, and lay it beside the new one to confirm branch routing before you start installing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean every ground point back to bright metal. A new harness will not fix a rusty ground bracket, and most \"bad wiring\" complaints on a freshly rewired car turn out to be grounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet aside a weekend. The work is not hard, but it is slow and fiddly with the seats and dash trim out, and rushing it is how mistakes get buried\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated Parts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/empi-complete-wiring-harness-vw-beetle-sedan-convertible-1967-98-9486-0\"\u003eEMPI Complete Wiring Harness, 1967 Beetle (98-9486-0)\u003c\/a\u003e — the one-year-only harness for 1967 cars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/empi-complete-wiring-harness-vw-beetle-sedan-1962-1964-98-9482-0\"\u003eEMPI Complete Wiring Harness, 1962–1964 Beetle Sedan (98-9482-0)\u003c\/a\u003e — for earlier cars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/14-braided-battery-ground-strap-universal-fit-part-00-9469-0\"\u003eEMPI 14\" Braided Copper Battery Ground Strap (00-9469-0)\u003c\/a\u003e — replace the ground while the interior is out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/empi-universal-wire-harness-with-fuse-box-air-cooled-vw-buggy-amp-custom-00-9466-0\"\u003eEMPI Universal Wire Harness with Fuse Box (00-9466-0)\u003c\/a\u003e — for buggies and customs where a year-correct loom does not apply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ignition\"\u003eElectrical \u0026amp; Ignition\u003c\/a\u003e — coils, switches, connectors and cables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this fit a 1967 Beetle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. VW changed the harness for 1967, and the 1967 loom is a one-year-only part. Use EMPI 98-9486-0 for a 1967 car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it fit my 1966 convertible?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. EMPI lists 98-9485-0 for the 1966 sedan and convertible together, so cabriolet bodies are covered by this part number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy 1966 has been converted to 12 volts. Can I still use it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. US 1966 Beetles were 6-volt from the factory, but the routing and branch layout are identical either way, and the wire gauges were sized for the higher current a 6-volt system draws — so they are more than adequate at 12 volts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come with a fuse box?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The fuse box, switches, bulb holders and battery cables are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the wires marked so I know where each one goes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The branch wires are individually packaged and numbered, and the colors and tracer stripes follow the factory German scheme, so they line up with a period 1966 wiring diagram.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use this on a right-hand-drive car?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. This is a left-hand-drive harness only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I install part of it now and finish later?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can, but it is harder. The harness is one assembly, so a partial install means running the new loom alongside the old one and living with both — most people find doing the whole car in one go is actually the faster route.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ WARNING:\u003c\/strong\u003e This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more information go to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.P65Warnings.ca.gov\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Does this fit a 1967 Beetle?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"No. VW changed the harness for 1967, and the 1967 loom is a one-year-only part. Use EMPI 98-9486-0 for a 1967 car.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Will it fit my 1966 convertible?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes. EMPI lists 98-9485-0 for the 1966 sedan and convertible together, so cabriolet bodies are covered by this part number.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"My 1966 has been converted to 12 volts. Can I still use it?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes. 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