{"product_id":"empi-heater-cable-vw-beetle-ghia-1956-1963-98-7031-b","title":"EMPI Heater Cable | VW Beetle \u0026 Karmann Ghia 1956–1963½ | 3670mm Stock Replacement (98-7031-B)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eEMPI Heater Cable — VW Beetle \u0026amp; Karmann Ghia 1956–1963½\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock replacement heater cable, approximately \u003cb\u003e3670 mm\u003c\/b\u003e, for 1956 to mid-1963 Beetles and Karmann Ghias. VW reference \u003cb\u003e111-711-629B\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 1956 to mid-1963\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Karmann Ghia:\u003c\/b\u003e 1956 to mid-1963\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLater cars use different lengths:\u003c\/b\u003e 1965–72 Beetles and 1971–72 Super Beetles take 98-7058-B. There is a mid-1963 split — call the shop at (657) 438-7002 with your chassis number if your car is near it.\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 early 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 98-7031-B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW \/ OEM reference:\u003c\/b\u003e 111-711-629B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUPC:\u003c\/b\u003e 707924375138\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLength:\u003c\/b\u003e ~3670 mm\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\u003eDo I need to drop the engine?\u003c\/b\u003e No, but access to the heat exchanger ends is much easier with the engine out or the car on a lift.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\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\/all-vw-aircooled\"\u003eAll VW Air-Cooled\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMPI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45461876834419,"sku":"98-7031-B","price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/98-7031-B.jpg?v=1788885589","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/empi-heater-cable-vw-beetle-ghia-1956-1963-98-7031-b","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}