Will this dash fan resistor fit my Vanagon?

Yes! This dash fan resistor is designed specifically for all 1980–1991 VW Vanagon models with a dash blower motor. It’s a direct replacement for your original part, so you can install with confidence on any Vanagon model within those years.

How difficult is it to install the dash fan resistor, and are there any other parts I should replace at the same time?

Installing the resistor requires removing the dash, which can be a bit involved. We highly recommend checking or replacing related components such as the heater core, cables, heater box foam, hoses, and clips while you have the dash out. This saves time and effort later! There’s also a helpful installation video available to walk you through the process.

How can I be sure this aftermarket resistor is reliable, and what should I do before putting my dash back together?

This quality aftermarket dash fan resistor (part number GVW-251-971-281) has excellent reviews and is a popular, reliable choice for Vanagon owners. To ensure everything works perfectly, always bench test both the new resistor and blower motor before reassembling your dash. This simple step helps avoid extra work if anything needs adjustment.

Résistance de ventilateur de tableau de bord | GVW-251-971-281

Name: Résistance du ventilateur du tableau de bord
SKU: GVW-251-971-281
Price: 58.95 USD
Availability: InStock

Résistance du ventilateur du tableau de bord

Product:	GVW-251-971-281
Works With:	1980-1991
Manufacturer:	Quality Aftermarket
Availability:	Good Stock

$58.95

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Si le ventilateur avant de votre Vanagon 1980-1991 ne fonctionne pas, cette résistance en est probablement la cause. Cette résistance de remplacement de qualité équivalente permet de remettre le moteur de ventilation en marche pour faire circuler l'air. L'installation nécessite le démontage du tableau de bord, vous pourriez donc bien en profiter pour entretenir le moteur de ventilation lui-même et le radiateur de chauffage avant. Faites-le une fois, et faites-le bien !

Assurez-vous de tester votre résistance et votre moteur sur un banc d'essai avant de remonter votre tableau de bord !

Note d'installation : Si vous démontez votre tableau de bord, il y a de nombreux autres éléments que vous voudrez remplacer en même temps, à savoir le radiateur de chauffage avant, la vanne de chauffage et le câble, les durites du radiateur de chauffage, et le kit de réétanchéité en mousse du boîtier de chauffage. De plus, n'oubliez pas les nouveaux clips pour boîtier de chauffage !

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Good Product

Looks right

should work well

Dash Fan Resistor

Because its a dash fan resistor. What more can I say as it just got here and its mid winter and I'm not going to tear the dash out until spring. So my review is that its a dash fan resistor. Green. With yellow and white wires. And it came in a box. Delivered by an unnamed person. Who was cold as its mid winter here.

Quality Unit

Exactly as the original minus the yellow/black wire per factory, but the resistor comes with the plug for the fan switch, and is in the correct orientation, so no issues there. Remember to add back the red/black wire to the plug! before hooking everything back up in the dash. Also remember to install the ground wire from the blower fan to the ground tree left of the steering column.

Finally

Finally! I can control the heat

Don't throw out your Ground Wire

This doesn't come with a ground wire, so be sure to keep the original and make a new one. In all, great build quality. Should last a long time,

So nice

Move this up in front behind the grill for easy access

Good guality

My previous blower motor wasn't working at all the speeds, and was quite noisy if it did work. I ended up replacing the blower motor and resistor and doing a full heater box rebuild, now everything is working good as new! With the wire connectors already crimped on it made for an easy install once the dash and heater box were disassembled.