Black automotive cable with metal ends on white background, replacement part

Heater Control Cable [Vanagon]

$23.95
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Black automotive cable with metal ends on white background, replacement part
  • Black automotive cable with metal ends on white background, replacement part
  • Black automotive cable with metal hook tip, isolated on white background
Heater Control Cable [Vanagon]
Heater Control Cable [Vanagon]
Product: 251-265-473A
Works With: 1983-1991
Manufacturer: Quality Aftermarket
Availability: Low Stock
$23.95

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This is the heater control cable (watercooled engine only) that is operated by the second lever from the top on your climate control panel. This rigid wire cable includes the outer cable housing, and measures 920mm. One required per vehicle.

Fits: 1983-91 Vanagon

Install note: If you are taking your dash apart, there are many other items you'll want to replace at the same time, namely the Heater Valve, the Heater Core Hoses, the Dash Fan Resistor, the and the Heater Box Foam Reseal Kit.

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  • 5 stars: 11 (92%)
  • 4 stars: 1 (8%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
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Steven D.

Cable was slightly shorter than what was installed. I'm not sure the one in the van was correct. Had to slightly modify the one "hook" on the cable end to fit. All around, good quality and SMOOTH operation.

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Eric&;Aisha L.

Looks just like the original. Can’t say more till I install it

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Mark W.

It works. However, I found that by shortening the cable by 1/2 an inch, thus allowing more housing to protrude from the clamp at the control lever, reduces the tendency for the cable to buckle.

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Mike D.

Good Product

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Jared P.
Nice

👍

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Matt D.
Pain to get to, but glad to have the right part

On jobs that are a pain, it’s always nice to know you at least have the correct part, so you know it fits. A bit of a lesson in patience, but worked like a charm.

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Jonah J.
Heater cable

Product came exactly as described and on time

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John M.
fit well

Wasn't sure about an aftermarket cable for the heater, but it fit and it works.

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Nick H.
Perfect fit

I went ahead and changed mine while working on the heater box. I'll keep the OG for a back up, but doubt I'll ever need to.

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Willie C.T.S.A.
Multi purpose cable

We had ordered this for the heater control as described and it fit perfect, while we were behind the dash we had noticed the Defrost cable was also damaged. That cable isn't available anywhere we could find but we realized we could make this same cable fit. We ordered another, cut to size and now both cables work perfectly again.

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Ryan B.
It works

It’s a heater cable it works

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Christopher R.
Well made

A must change if you are in the dash replacing either things