Fitment notes: 6-volt system; battery located under driver seat or rear bench seat depending on configuration
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Control Modules — 1955 Volkswagen Bus
Every control module on the 1955-1967 Volkswagen Bus — where it lives, replacement time, and what it takes to program a replacement.
Voltage Regulator (VR)0.3 hr R&Rno coding
📍 Engine compartment, mounted on generator or firewall
⚠️ Mechanical/electromechanical device, not a control module. Adjust voltage output mechanically; no programming capability.
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📝 Type 2 T1 generation. Early models had simple single-speed wiper systems with symmetric short blades. These vintage vehicles often use universal aftermarket fitments as OEM specs are difficult to verify.
Type 2 T1 generation. Early models had simple single-speed wiper systems with symmetric short blades. These vintage vehicles often use universal aftermarket fitments as OEM specs are difficult to verify.
Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying. Rear blades are model-specific; check the package's vehicle list.
Fuel economy figures are EPA data via fueleconomy.gov (median across matching trims). Performance figures are compiled estimates for the 1955 Volkswagen Bus 1.2L H4 and can vary by trim.
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