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Subject:Phred's Shiverin' These Cold Mornings...
From:Alan Bosch
Date:Fri, 19 Oct 2001 10:07:32 -0400

List Volks,
While lots has been posted over the years about the rear heater I've never
paid attention - shame on me.  The rear heater on my bus pours out heat
and dosen't leak (yet!!) but only on high fan speed.  The other settings
do not work at all.  This started day before yesterday and, frankly, I
have yet to lift the seat to take a look-see.  But the carpet's dry and
that's a good thing...

My questions...  Can the rear blower motor be replaced without removing
the whole heater core?  Is there a resistor pack on the motor that
can/should be swapped out, rather than replacing the whole unit?  Assuming
I can, in fact, just change out the motor or resistor pack, are these list
vendor parts, junkyard parts, or am I in for another mind-bending dealer
experience?

Next...  I'm still looking for a defroster cable - that runs from one of
the air control levers to the flap that directs the forced air either up
to the defroster or down at your feet.  Anyone parting out a '86 or newer
bus?

Thanks all.  Have a great weekend.

Alan Bosch
& Phred ('88 Wolfsburg)

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