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​Electrical Work, Rewiring & Upgrades for Classic Volkswagens
At VW Engineering in West Sussex, with customers across Hampshire and the South of England, we have many years of experience working with classic Volkswagen electrics — from full vehicle rewires and wiring loom repairs to upgrades for VW campers and Type 2 buses. We diagnose parasitic battery drains, fit relay headlamp upgrades, and install modern fuse boxes to keep your air-cooled VW reliable and safe.
The wiring in these vintage VW vans is now more than fifty years old, and as copper ages it gradually loses its ability to conduct electricity efficiently. Years of exposure to air, moisture, and heat cause the copper to tarnish and the terminals to corrode, building up resistance within the wiring. This increased resistance leads to voltage drop, which is why so many classic Volkswagens suffer from dim headlights, weak charging systems, slow wipers, and random electrical faults. Even the best-maintained vans can be let down by wiring that has simply deteriorated with age.As these classic Volkswagens get older, we’re seeing more and more electrical issues caused by wiring that’s been altered or “got working” over the years. Many VW campers and Type 2 buses have passed through countless owners, and not all of them have known how to deal properly with the electrics. We regularly find wiring looms that have been cut, joined, extended, and generally hacked about, leaving the system unreliable and unsafe.
At VW Engineering Ltd, we offer a complete range of electrical services for air-cooled Volkswagens. From full vehicle rewires and new looms fitted to original specification, through to fault-finding, parasitic drain diagnosis, and circuit repairs, we can restore your wiring to a reliable, factory-correct standard. Every rewire we carry out is neat, properly terminated, and built to last.
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Typical old VW Bus wiring
Our focus is always on reliability and quality of workmanship. We take pride in removing years of poor repairs and restoring wiring to how it should be — neat, properly routed, and dependable. Whether your VW has developed an intermittent fault or its wiring has simply reached the end of its life, we can bring it back to safe and trustworthy condition.​
Leisure Battery & Split Charge Installation for VW Campers
At VW Engineering in West Sussex, we install complete leisure battery and auxiliary power systems for classic VW campervans. From split-charge relays and neat engine bay layouts to solar panel and auto-charging setups, we build reliable, user-friendly electrical systems designed for modern use while keeping your VW’s originality and practicality intact.
