{"product_id":"empi-complete-wiring-harness-vw-beetle-sedan-convertible-1967-98-9486-0","title":"EMPI Complete Wiring Harness | VW Beetle Sedan \u0026 Convertible 1967 | German-Style Reproduction, LHD (98-9486-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEMPI Complete Wiring Harness — VW Beetle Sedan \u0026amp; Convertible 1967 (98-9486-0)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1967 Beetle is the car everybody wants and the car nobody can find parts for. It sits in a single model year of its own, and the wiring is a big part of why: 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 \u003cstrong\u003eone-year-only part\u003c\/strong\u003e — not a 1966 harness, not a 1968 harness, and not something you can fudge with a universal kit and a good afternoon. This is EMPI's complete reproduction harness for the \u003cstrong\u003e1967 Beetle sedan and convertible\u003c\/strong\u003e, built to the factory German pattern with correct gauges, correct colors and factory-style terminals. EMPI part #98-9486-0.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Makes a Reproduction Harness Worth It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a one-year car, correctness stops being a matter of pride and becomes a matter of whether the job is even finishable. Cut your own lengths from a generic kit and you are guessing at branch routing that no diagram in print describes. A year-correct loom removes all of that: every leg is already the right length, already routed the way it left Wolfsburg, and already colored to match the 1967 wiring diagram in your Bentley or Haynes manual. Connections happen at push-on terminals where the components actually live, not at butt splices hidden under the rear seat. Fifty years of accumulated repairs come out of the car in one pull, and what goes back in is something you — or the next owner — can still troubleshoot with a book and a test light.\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 the old harness comes out\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 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVW Beetle sedan and convertible — 1967 only\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 use a different loom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt for the 1967 car's 12-volt system; the routing and branch layout do not change with system voltage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause 1967 stands alone, this harness does not interchange with its neighbors. A 1966 car takes 98-9485-0; 1968 and 1969 cars take 98-9487-0. If you are not certain which model year your car actually 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.\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\u003e98-9486-0 (also listed as 98-9486, C13-98-9486)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e707924537482\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e113-971-011-G \/ 113971011G\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1967 (one year only)\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\u003e12V\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\u003e5.9 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 before anything else and leave it disconnected until the final connection is made\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotograph the car as found — behind the dash, at both light housings, at the tunnel grommets — before a single connector comes apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the old loom in one piece if possible and lay it alongside the new one to verify branch routing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlan for a weekend with the seats and dash trim out. It is patient work, not difficult work, and going slowly is what keeps it a one-time job\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-1966-98-9485-0\"\u003eEMPI Complete Wiring Harness, 1966 Beetle (98-9485-0)\u003c\/a\u003e — the 1966 sedan and convertible loom\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\u003eWhy is the 1967 harness its own part number?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill this fit a 1966 or a 1968 Beetle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Use 98-9485-0 for a 1966 car and 98-9487-0 for 1968–1969.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit a 1967 convertible?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. EMPI lists 98-9486-0 for the 1967 sedan and convertible together, so cabriolet bodies use this same part number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come with a fuse box or switches?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The fuse box, ignition and light switches, bulb holders and battery cables are all sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the wires identified?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Branch wires are individually packaged and numbered, and the colors and tracer stripes follow the factory German scheme so they match a period 1967 diagram.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it 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\u003eHow do I confirm my car is really a 1967?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCheck 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.\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\":\"Why is the 1967 harness its own part number?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"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.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Will this fit a 1966 or a 1968 Beetle?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"No. Use 98-9485-0 for a 1966 car and 98-9487-0 for 1968-1969.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Does it fit a 1967 convertible?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes. 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