Heater vent control cable replacement

[jedkk]

I know it’s a popular topic. My green cable has kinked so I can’t control the air flow. I have the replacement. What I can’t work out is how to access the end of the cable that goes into the dash. All the videos I can find seem to be for a T5 with access through the glove box. What needs to come apart on a T6 to access this.

 

[Tanstalf]

You will need to:

1. Remove the trim round the stereo
2. Remove the trim round the heater controls - unclip all the buttons
3. Remove the 4 screws that hold in the heater controls - pull out a bit to get access
4. Snip the old kinked cable near the end with the hoop - look where the hoop goes
5. Unclip the green clip - some VW T6 will have a cable-tie fitted



6. Remove the glove box (7 screws)
7. Follow the cable, reach in and unclip the black clip - needs a bit of force
8. With a firm pull, remove the wee black ball from its socket



Feed in the new cable and fit in the following order:

a. Clip in the wee black ball
b. Clip in the black clip
c. Mount the hoop FIRST
d. then clip in the green clip
e. Secure with a cable tie

Check everything works, then re assemble

 

[jedkk]

Thanks @Tanstalf, so is access to the black clip side via the glove box? This was the only thing I didn't remove.

 

[Tanstalf]

Yes @jedkk that is the easiest way to gain access. You can also pop a light into the gap so you can see what is going on.

The black clip needs a bit of force to remove it, but the wee ball pops out (and in) quite easily.

 

[jedkk]

All done now, old one out and replaced. Works fine!

 

[Emsee]

I don't suppose anyone has a part number or a link to replacements. I need to have ago at mine and might as well replace them all.

Thanks all.

 

[Tanstalf]

OEM Part number: 7H2819837C, 7H2 819 837 C

 

[Tanstalf]

Pardon our interruption...

 

[Emsee]

Pardon our interruption...

Thank you so much. Is there only two. I don't know why but I thought there was three.

 

[Tanstalf]

Have a look at this handy video. There are two stranded cables (that you replace with solid core) and the central dial is a plug.

 

[Tanstalf]

Don't get the OEM cable, it's a stranded cable and will likely kink again on prolonged use.

The eBay link is to a solid core cable, which works much better.

 

[Emsee]

Don't get the OEM cable, it's a stranded cable and will likely kink again on prolonged use.

The eBay link is to a solid core cable, which works much better.

Great advice, thanks so much for the help.

 

[Emsee]

Pardon our interruption...

Sorry if I come across a bit dim. This part is for a T5. Is it the same cable and are both cables just the same?

 

[Tanstalf]

Sorry if I come across a bit dim. This part is for a T5. Is it the same cable and are both cables just the same?

There is no such thing as a daft question.

This is the one I bought and fitted to my 2016 plate T6.

 

[Emsee]

There is no such thing as a daft question.

This is the one I bought and fitted to my 2016 plate T6.

I'm having a go at this now. Unfortunately it looks like it's been done before. Both cables. That's not a good sign. Both cables are solid core and not braided. Can't see where the temp control goes to.

 

[Emsee]

I think I'm going to need a control module. The cogs don't operate smoothly on the position control.

 

[KernowT6]

Can someone tell me which cable I need to repair the vent option dial.
Many thanks

 

[jedkk]

Can someone tell me which cable I need to repair the vent option dial.
Many thanks

This was the one I used and it works fine.

Temperature Heater Flap Control Cable 7H2819837C for VW Transporter T5 T6 | eBay

7H2819837C, 7H2 819 837 C. VW Transporter T5 2003-2015;. VW Transporter t6 2016-2020;. VW Camper 7E T5 2010-2020;. VW Camper 7H T5 2004-2010;. VW Transporter Kombi 2003-2017. OEM numbers are only for comparison !

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