Don't yank that otherwise operational rear heater out until you check the often failing SWITCH in your dash.  I've gone through a couple of them.  I got a NEW one from VW for the front heater fan and that one lasted thru the warranty period (a month I think) and then promptly dropped the 2 lower speeds and would only work on high. My '83 WBX is still that way.

Dave
'83 Tiico Westy
'83 WBX Westy
"59 SO3 Westy
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Alan Bosch 
  To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM 
  Sent: Friday, October 19, 2001 10:07 AM
  Subject: Phred's Shiverin' These Cold Mornings...

  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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