EMPI Complete Wiring Harness | VW Beetle Sedan & Convertible 1967 | German-Style Reproduction, LHD (98-9486-0)
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EMPI Complete Wiring Harness — VW Beetle Sedan & Convertible 1967 (98-9486-0)
EMPI 98-9486-0 is a complete reproduction wiring harness for the 1967 VW Beetle sedan, sunroof sedan and convertible, left-hand drive only. 1967 is a one-year-only loom built for the car's 12-volt system, and this kit follows the factory German pattern with correct gauges, colors, numbered branch wires and factory-style terminals. VW reference 113-971-011-G. Sold as one complete kit.
Part numbers: EMPI 98-9486-0 / 98-9486 / C13-98-9486 · VW 113 971 011 G / 113971011G / 113-971-011-G · UPC 707924537482
Fitment
| Years | Vehicle | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1967 | VW Beetle Sedan (incl. sunroof sedan) | LHD only; 12V |
| 1967 | VW Beetle Convertible (cabriolet) | EMPI lists sedan and convertible under the same part number |
| 1966 | Does not fit: VW Beetle 1966 | Use 98-9485-0 |
| 1968–1969 | Does not fit: VW Beetle 1968–1969 | Use 98-9487-0 |
| 1967 | Does not fit: right-hand-drive cars | RHD cars use a different loom |
If you are not certain which model year your car is, check the chassis number against a year-identification chart before ordering — plenty of "1967" Beetles turn out to be late 1966 or early 1968 bodies.
Specifications
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | EMPI |
| Part number | 98-9486-0 (also listed as 98-9486, C13-98-9486) |
| UPC | 707924537482 |
| VW reference | 113-971-011-G / 113971011G |
| Year | 1967 (one year only) |
| Body | Beetle sedan and convertible, LHD |
| System voltage | 12V |
| Sold as | Complete kit |
| Condition | New |
| Shipping weight | 5.9 lb |
| Box size | 15 x 10 x 7 in |
What's included
- Complete loom — main harness, front section and dash wiring
- Individually packaged, numbered branch wires so every leg is identified before the old harness comes out
- Factory-style connectors, terminal ends and grommets
- Correct wire gauge with German-spec color coding and tracer stripes
- Printed installation instructions
Not included: fuse box, ignition and light switches, bulb holders and battery cables are separate parts. A 1967 rewire is also the right moment to replace the fuse box and the battery ground strap — both are common sources of voltage drop that will get blamed on a new harness.
Why it matters
VW moved the US cars to a 12-volt system for 1967 and reworked the electrics to match, then changed direction again for 1968. That makes the 1967 loom a one-year-only part — not a 1966 harness, not a 1968 harness, and not something you can fudge with a universal kit.
On a one-year car, a year-correct loom decides whether the job is even finishable. Every leg is already the right length, routed the way it left Wolfsburg and colored to match the 1967 wiring diagram in your Bentley or Haynes manual, so you or the next owner can still troubleshoot it with a book and a test light.
Installation notes
- Disconnect the battery ground before anything else and leave it disconnected until the final connection is made.
- Photograph the car as found — behind the dash, at both light housings, at the tunnel grommets — before a single connector comes apart.
- Remove the old loom in one piece if possible and lay it alongside the new one to verify branch routing.
- Take every ground point back to bright metal. On a 12-volt car a marginal ground shows up as flicker and slow cranking, and it will look exactly like a harness fault.
- Plan for a weekend with the seats and dash trim out.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the 1967 Beetle wiring harness its own part number?
Because 1967 is a one-year-only model year for Beetle wiring. US cars moved to a 12-volt system for 1967 and the electrics were laid out to suit, and the arrangement changed again for 1968. Neither the 1966 nor the 1968–69 loom substitutes for it.
Will the 98-9486-0 harness fit a 1966 or a 1968 Beetle?
No. Use 98-9485-0 for a 1966 car and 98-9487-0 for 1968–1969.
Does it fit a 1967 Beetle convertible?
Yes. EMPI lists 98-9486-0 for the 1967 sedan and convertible together, so cabriolet bodies use this same part number.
Does it come with a fuse box or switches?
No. The fuse box, ignition and light switches, bulb holders and battery cables are all sold separately.
Can I use it on a right-hand-drive car?
No. This is a left-hand-drive harness only.
How do I confirm my Beetle is really a 1967?
Check the chassis number rather than the title. 1967 bodies are frequently misidentified in both directions, and ordering the wrong year harness is an expensive way to find out.
Related parts
- EMPI Complete Wiring Harness, 1966 Beetle (98-9485-0) — the 1966 sedan and convertible loom
- EMPI Complete Wiring Harness, 1962–1964 Beetle Sedan (98-9482-0) — for earlier cars
- EMPI 14" Braided Copper Battery Ground Strap (00-9469-0) — replace the ground while the interior is out
- EMPI Universal Wire Harness with Fuse Box (00-9466-0) — for buggies and customs where a year-correct loom does not apply
- Electrical & Ignition — coils, switches, connectors and cables
⚠️ WARNING: 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 www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
