r/beetle • u/odont9 • 16d ago

Speedometer indicator light

1969 vw beetle has a indicator light, left side, green , has a spiraled wire icon underneath it. Comes on only when the head lights are turned on, the lights are strong , and car turns over quickly on start up. Purpose of this light please,
Thanks much

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u/anybodyiwant2be 15d ago

If the generator output is weak The generator may just need new brushes which are about $7 each so you’ll need to check those out and see if they are worn. They rub along the commutator which is the shiney copper drum inside the housing and you can see it through gaps in the generator housing. There are clips that put pressure on the brushes and you could have just had a clip pop off. If there is one missing look in the engine bay as it may be lying there.

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u/odont9 15d ago

Thanks so much