JP Group Heater Control Cable, Right, 4205 mm | VW Vanagon 1980–1982 Air-Cooled 2.0 | OE 251 711 630 (JP-8346-0)
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JP Group Heater Control Cable, Right, 4205 mm | VW Vanagon 1980–1982 Air-Cooled 2.0 | OE 251 711 630 (JP-8346-0)
Short answer: The JP Group JP-8346-0 is the right-side heater control cable, 4205 mm long, for the 1980–1982 VW Vanagon with the air-cooled 2.0 liter engine (codes CU/CV). It runs from the dash heater lever to the right heat exchanger flap. It replaces VW OE 251 711 630 (JP Group ref. 8170501283). Sold each.
Fitment
| Years | Vehicle | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1980–1982 | VW Vanagon, air-cooled 2.0 (CU/CV), LHD | Right side; per EMPI |
| 1983 | VW Vanagon air-cooled | Other catalogs list through 1983 — confirm |
| 1983–1991 | Vanagon Wasserboxer — does not fit | Water-cooled heater system |
| 1979 | VW Bay Window Bus — does not fit | Different cable |
Specifications
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part number | JP-8346-0 |
| OE reference | 251 711 630 |
| JP Group reference | 8170501283 |
| UPC | 707924526813 |
| Length | 4205 mm (Heritage lists 4245 mm for the same OE) |
| Side | Right |
| Sold as | Each |
| Brand | JP Group (Denmark), distributed in the US by EMPI |
| Condition | New |
| Shipping weight | approx. 0.8 lb (estimate) |
| Package size | 12 x 12 x 2 in (estimated) |
What's Included / Not Included
- Included: One right heater control cable.
- Not included: Left heater cable, guide tubes, heater lever or flap hardware.
Why It Matters
Air-cooled Vanagons get their cabin heat from flaps on the heat exchangers, worked by long cables from the dash lever. When a cable rusts in its tube, snaps, or comes loose at the flap, one side stops opening and the van stays cold, or a flap stays open all year. Air-cooled Vanagon parts are only made for three or four model years, so they are getting harder to find than Bus or Wasserboxer parts.
Installation Notes
- Confirm your Vanagon is an air-cooled 2.0 model and that this is the right-side cable.
- Note the routing and the clamp position at the flap lever before removing the old cable.
- Lightly grease the cable and feed it through the existing guide tube.
- With the dash lever closed, clamp the cable so the heat exchanger flap is fully closed.
- Check the flap opens fully when the lever is moved, and that the left side works the same.
- We do not publish torque values here; use the factory workshop manual for your vehicle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the JP-8346-0 fit my 1981 air-cooled Vanagon?
Yes. EMPI lists the 1980–1982 Vanagon 2.0, right side.
Does it fit my 1985 Vanagon?
No. 1983½-on Wasserboxer Vanagons use a different heater system.
Left or right?
Right side only.
Is this the same as VW 251 711 630?
Yes. JP Group lists 251 711 630 as the OE reference.
Why do two catalogs give different lengths?
EMPI lists 4205 mm; Heritage lists 4245 mm for the same OE number. Measure your old cable if it matters for your routing.
Does it fit a right-hand-drive van?
Not confirmed; RHD vans use different cables.
Is it new?
Yes, it is a new JP Group part.
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