Fitment notes: 6-volt system; battery located under rear seat or in engine compartment depending on body style
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Every control module on the 1968-1970 Volkswagen Transporter — where it lives, replacement time, and what it takes to program a replacement.
Voltage Regulator (Mechanical) (VR)0.3 hr R&Rno coding
📍 Engine compartment, mounted on alternator or firewall
⚠️ Electromechanical device, not an electronic control module. Alternator replaced generator in 1968.
Aftermarket tool coverage varies by software version and vehicle build — treat "aftermarket tool" rows as "usually possible" and verify against your tool maker's coverage list before promising a customer. Spot a wrong location or hour? Tell us — corrections ship fast here.
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 1968 Volkswagen Transporter 1.6L H4 and can vary by trim.
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