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]

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[Emsee]

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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]

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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.

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[Gwizzen]

This was the one I used and it works fine.

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I notice that the lever down on the vent enclosure is not freely moving , and requires a little force , so not surprised the braided type cable kinks . How can VW not sort this design at this stage .

 

[Sean344]

Sorry to resurrect an old post but this is on my job list at the weekend, I’ve got the cable already but I’m thinking I may as well change the distribution dial (is that even the right name ) cable while I’m at it. It looks like it’s the same cable and the part number only differ by one number. 7H2819837C and 7H2819835C

Has anyone done this or know which cable I need?