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The Volkswagen Ranch
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 Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2021 4:22 pm Post subject: Heater cable mystery |
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So, I am finally starting to work on the interior of our 76 Westy! Cutting out a replacement kick panel for the driver's side, and looking for " anything" out of place, and sure enough I see what I think is the cable actuated by the red tip lever on the left of the heater controls just " dangling". Anybody have any pics of how this should be connected to the plate attached to the damper ( has 3 holes for "something). I believe this is supposed to control a flapper that directs heat to defroster, or to the floor of the front of the cab. I am guessing that something is missing, but can't find help in the Bentley or Haynes. Help, please! Thanks, Bob
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busdaddy
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Wildthings
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| Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2021 5:43 pm Post subject: Re: Heater cable mystery |
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| You need to straighten the cable and come up with either the original clip to hold the sheath in place or figure out a reasonable alternative to it. |
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The Volkswagen Ranch
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| Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2021 7:01 pm Post subject: Re: Heater cable mystery |
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Thanks Busdaddy! I found this clip in a corner of a cabinet under the sink months ago, and just put it in my " parts to be installed" box...well, one of several boxes. It may be what i am looking for, if not the exact part, can modify it to work.
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The Volkswagen Ranch
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| Posted: Sat Jun 12, 2021 10:08 pm Post subject: Re: Heater cable mystery |
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So, I made a clip out of it. Drilled a hole thru the clip and the bracket, used the dremel cut off wheel to make the clip the right size, straightened the cable, lubricated, and about 2 hours later it actually works!
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