{"product_id":"jp-group-heater-cable-920-mm-vw-vanagon-1980-1991-oe-251-265-473-a-jp-8347-0","title":"JP Group Heater Cable 920 mm | VW Vanagon 1980–1991 | OE 251 265 473 A (JP-8347-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJP Group Heater Cable 920 mm — VW Vanagon (JP-8347-0)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e JP Group JP-8347-0 is a 920 mm heater control cable for the VW Vanagon, listed by EMPI for 1982–1991 1.6 diesel, 1.9 and 2.1 vans and by JP Group for the 1979–1992 T3. It replaces VW 251 265 473 A. JP ref. 8170501403. Sold each, new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e JP-8347-0 · VW OE 251 265 473 A · JP Group 8170501403 · UPC 707924526820\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVehicle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1982–1991\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Vanagon 1.6 diesel, 1.9 and 2.1 Wasserboxer (US)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePer EMPI fitment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1979–1992\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Transporter T3 \/ T25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP Group catalog note \"Vanagon 79–92\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1980–1981\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Vanagon air-cooled 2.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eNot confirmed\u003c\/em\u003e — early vans used a different heater layout; compare length (920 mm) and ends with your old cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1968–1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Bay Window Bus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes not fit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP Group (Denmark)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP-8347-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW OE reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e251 265 473 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP Group reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8170501403\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e707924526820\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e920 mm (36.2 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeater \/ heater valve control cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSold as\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEach\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot published — shipping estimate 0.5 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included \/ Not Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: one 920 mm heater cable as pictured.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot included: heater valve, control lever assembly, clips, or the other heater cables in the van (Vanagons use several cables of different lengths).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vanagon heater is controlled by a set of Bowden cables running from the dash levers to the flaps and the heater valve. Over thirty-plus years the inner wires corrode, kink and seize inside their sheaths, or snap at the end fittings. Symptoms are a heater lever that will not move, moves with no effect, or feels loose and floppy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA stuck cable can leave the heater on full in summer or off in winter, and a seized cable often breaks the plastic dash lever when you force it. Replacing a tired cable restores smooth lever feel and full control of cabin heat and defrost — and it is far cheaper than replacing the control unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength is the key identifier. VW used several different heater cable lengths in the Vanagon, so measure the old cable end to end before ordering. This one is 920 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote how the old cable is routed and clipped before you remove it, or take a photo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet both the dash lever and the flap or valve to the same position (fully closed is easiest) before clamping the new cable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightly lubricate the inner wire with a dry cable lube; do not use heavy grease, which stiffens in the cold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck full travel in both directions after fitting. The flap or valve should reach both stops without the lever binding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid tight bends in the routing; sharp kinks cause the drag that killed the old cable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this fit my 1987 Vanagon Westfalia?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEMPI lists it for 1982–1991 Vanagons with the 1.6 diesel, 1.9 and 2.1 engines, which includes Westfalias. Check that your old cable is 920 mm long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same as VW 251 265 473 A?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. EMPI and JP Group list 251 265 473 A as the OE reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I know which heater cable I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasure the old cable end to end. Vanagons use several cable lengths; this one is 920 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit a 1980–1981 air-cooled Vanagon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot confirmed. JP Group lists the T3 from 1979, but EMPI only lists 1982 and later. Compare length and end fittings first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat else should I replace?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf one cable is seized, the others are often close behind. Check the heater valve and flap pivots for free movement too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it new or rebuilt?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNew JP Group cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-vanagon\"\u003eVW Vanagon Parts\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-vw-aircooled\"\u003eAll VW Air-Cooled Parts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ WARNING (California Proposition 65):\u003c\/strong\u003e This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.p65warnings.ca.gov\"\u003ewww.p65warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e. Parts are legal for use on pre-pollution-controlled vehicles only.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JP Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67100873457779,"sku":"JP-8347-0","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/8170501403-scaled.jpg?v=1793698878","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/jp-group-heater-cable-920-mm-vw-vanagon-1980-1991-oe-251-265-473-a-jp-8347-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}