{"product_id":"empi-heater-cable-vw-beetle-1965-1972-super-beetle-98-7058-b","title":"EMPI Heater Cable | VW Beetle 1965–1972 \u0026 Super Beetle 1971–1972 | Stock Replacement (98-7058-B)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eEMPI Heater Cable — VW Beetle 1965–1972, Super Beetle 1971–1972\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock replacement heater cable for 1965–72 Beetles and Karmann Ghias and 1971–72 Super Beetles. VW reference \u003cb\u003e111-711-717A\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heater cables run the full length of the tunnel from the levers to the heat exchanger flaps. They are steel, they live in a damp tunnel, and after decades they seize or snap — usually with the flaps stuck shut, which is why so many old Beetles are reputed to have no heat. Nine times out of ten the heat exchangers are fine and the cables are the problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplace both sides while the tunnel is open. Doing one and leaving the other means doing the job twice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Beetle:\u003c\/b\u003e 1965–1972\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Super Beetle:\u003c\/b\u003e 1971–1972\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Karmann Ghia:\u003c\/b\u003e 1965–1972\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEarlier cars use a different length:\u003c\/b\u003e 1956 to mid-1963 takes \u003ca href=\"\/products\/empi-heater-cable-vw-beetle-ghia-1956-1963-98-7031-b\"\u003e98-7031-B\u003c\/a\u003e. Call the shop at (657) 438-7002 with your chassis number if your car sits near a split year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCorrect length for the later tunnel:\u003c\/b\u003e No splicing or improvising.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe actual cause of \"no heat\":\u003c\/b\u003e Cheaper than chasing heat exchangers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShips as a normal parcel.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart #:\u003c\/b\u003e 98-7058-B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW \/ OEM reference:\u003c\/b\u003e 111-711-717A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSold as:\u003c\/b\u003e Each — one cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIs this one cable or a pair?\u003c\/b\u003e One. A car needs two — order accordingly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMy heat does not work. Is this the problem?\u003c\/b\u003e Very often. Check whether the flaps at the heat exchangers actually move when you work the levers; if they do not, it is the cables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWill it fit my 1958?\u003c\/b\u003e No — that takes \u003ca href=\"\/products\/empi-heater-cable-vw-beetle-ghia-1956-1963-98-7031-b\"\u003e98-7031-B\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstallation Tips\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeater cables run through their own tubes in the tunnel; feed the new cable from the heater lever end and lube it lightly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect each cable to its heat exchanger flap lever at the rear, then work the heater lever and confirm both flaps open and close fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoing your throttle and clutch cables too? See our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cable-refresh-bundle-throttle-clutch-vw-beetle-type-1-all-years\"\u003eBeetle Cable Refresh Bundle\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vw-beetle-clutch-cable-heavy-duty-stainless-2270mm-c02\"\u003eKing stainless clutch cable\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-beetle\"\u003eVW Beetle\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-super-beetle\"\u003eVW Super Beetle\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-vw-aircooled\"\u003eAll VW Air-Cooled\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMPI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45461877751923,"sku":"98-7058-B","price":7.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/98-7058-B.jpg?v=1788885616","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/empi-heater-cable-vw-beetle-1965-1972-super-beetle-98-7058-b","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}