The battery

The VW Type 4 is equipped with a powerful 12-volt system.

Transistors and diodes are increasingly used in various components, e.g. in the three-phase alternator, in the heating booster and in the warning flasher relay.

The 45 Ah battery with a plastic housing is located under the driver's seat. It is housed there at a particularly low temperature and is well protected against shocks and vibrations.

The three-phase alternator used for the first time in a Volkswagen - has a maximum current output of 35 amps, in larger vehicles with automatic transmission 45 amps due to the greater battery stress during the starting process.

It is designed as a claw-pole machine with rectifier diodes built into the end shield.

The strong working current emitted by the generator is taken directly from the stator windings and fed into the mains.

Since direct current is absolutely necessary to charge the battery, the three-phase current drawn from the stator windings is rectified by 6 rectifier diodes.

The installation position of the three-phase generator - on the right next to the cooler housing - is determined by the flat design of the engine.

It is driven by the impeller with a V-belt and ventilated with engine cooling air. The voltage regulator is mounted on the side member support on the right-hand side of the equipment compartment

Headlight

The hallmarks of the first 411 series were the oval lights with two-filament bulbs for high and low beam. Because of these large headlights, this model is also called "Zyklop" in the VW Type4 scene.

From 1969 the double headlights were installed.

The headlights with asymmetrical low beam have an exit area of 325 x 160 mm and ensure particularly good illumination of the road, especially with low beam.

The height and side adjustment of the headlights is made much easier by two knurled nuts, which are accessible from the trunk after removing the protective caps.

Lighting fixtures

The front direction indicators are installed below the headlights in the fender corners.

The tail, brake and indicator lights with reflectors and reversing lights in a 3-chamber design are built into the rear end panel and also extend far around the fender corners. All indicators are therefore clearly visible from the side.

The parking lights are located on the side of the front fenders.

The license plate light is installed in the center of the car in the rear end panel.