{"product_id":"jp-group-heater-control-box-right-vw-bus-1972-1978-type-4-beetle-1975-1979-fi-oe-021-256-206-k-jp-8232-0","title":"JP Group Heater Control Box, Right | VW Bus 1972–1978 Type 4 \u0026 Beetle 1975–1979 FI | OE 021 256 206 K (JP-8232-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJP Group Heater Control Box, Right | VW Bus 1972–1978 Type 4 \u0026amp; Beetle 1975–1979 FI | OE 021 256 206 K (JP-8232-0)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e JP Group JP-8232-0 is the right-side heater control box (heat valve) that bolts to the heat exchanger and directs hot air into the car or out to the road. It fits the VW Bus 1972–1978 with Type 4 1.7\/1.8\/2.0 engines and the 1975–1979 fuel-injected Beetle. Replaces OE 021 256 206 K (JP ref 8123200180).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e JP-8232-0 · OE 021 256 206 K · Ref 01.002 · JP 8123200180 · UPC 707924525670\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\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\u003e1972–1978\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Bus, Type 4 1.7 \/ 1.8 \/ 2.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRight side. JP data 08\/71–07\/78\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Bus 2.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEMPI lists it; other sources show a different box (071 256 206) for late 2.0: compare with your old part\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1975–1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Beetle \/ Super Beetle 1.6 fuel injected (US)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRight side. EMPI fitment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAny\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeft side\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDoes not fit: see the left box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFitment comes from EMPI, the US distributor for JP Group, checked against the OE number. Where a row says \"not confirmed\", compare with your old part or ask us before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\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), distributed by EMPI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP-8232-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOE \/ cross reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e021 256 206 K, 01.002\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP Group reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8123200180\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e707924525670\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeater control box \/ heat valve\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\u003eShipping weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 2 lb (estimate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePackage size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 x 6 x 5 in (estimated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eOne right-hand heater control box\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeft control box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat exchanger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeater cable, clamps and hoses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe control box has a flap worked by the heater cable. When the flap seizes or the housing rusts, the heat will not turn on or off, and hot air can blow into the car in summer. Broken boxes also let fumes leak if the heat exchanger seal is bad.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese boxes rust where they bolt to the heat exchanger, and the flap shafts wear. A new box restores a heater that actually responds to the lever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJP Group is a Danish maker of replacement parts for classic Volkswagens and Porsches. Its parts are sold under the JP Group, Dansk and Classic names, and EMPI is its US distributor. Washburn's Metal in Orange, California lists each JP part with its VW or Porsche OE number and its JP Group reference, so you can check it against your old part, your parts book or the stamp on the original before you order. If you are not sure whether this part fits your car, send us your year, model, chassis number and engine code and we will check it for you before it ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree up and check the heater cable before you blame the box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse new clamps and hoses where they join.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet the flap so it closes fully with the lever off and opens fully with the lever on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLubricate the pivot lightly with high-temperature grease.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse the torque values and procedures in a factory or Bentley service manual for your car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit my 1974 Bus?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. EMPI and JP list the Type 4 Bus 1972–1978.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit my 1979 Bus?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEMPI lists it, but some sources show a different box for 1979 2.0. Compare with your old part or send us a photo.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit my 1977 Beetle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, the fuel-injected US Beetle 1975–1979 is listed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeft or right?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the right side.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same as 021 256 206 K?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, EMPI lists that OE number.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it new?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, new JP Group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-heater-boxes-heat-exchangers\"\u003eVW Heater Boxes \u0026amp; Heat Exchangers\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/engine\"\u003eEngine Parts \u0026amp; Performance\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-bus\"\u003eVW Bus \/ Type 2 Parts\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-beetle\"\u003eVW Beetle Parts\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-vw-aircooled\"\u003eAll VW Air-Cooled Parts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wm-legal\"\u003e\u003csmall\u003eVolkswagen® and Porsche® model names are trademarks of their owners. Washburn's Metal is not affiliated with or endorsed by Volkswagen AG or Porsche AG. Part numbers are for reference only.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003e\u003cb\u003eCalifornia Prop 65 Warning:\u003c\/b\u003e This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more information, visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.p65warnings.ca.gov\/\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JP Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67100834037875,"sku":"JP-8232-0","price":130.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/JP-8232-0-FRO.jpg?v=1793698460","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/jp-group-heater-control-box-right-vw-bus-1972-1978-type-4-beetle-1975-1979-fi-oe-021-256-206-k-jp-8232-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}