AAP876 - Heater Mode Control Cable

- €21,30

€21,30

€21,30 - €21,30

€21,30

Genuine: Original manufacturer part. This product is the original part designed and produced by the vehicle manufacturer.

Heater Control Cable - Heat Outlet for Defender 90 and 110 vehicles.

This Bowden cable connects the heat outlet control lever on the heater control panel to the flap mechanism inside the heater box, regulating the flow of warm air to the cabin outlets. Correct cable tension and free movement are essential for accurate temperature and airflow control. Replacement is required when the cable becomes kinked, frayed, or seized, resulting in stiff or unresponsive heater controls.

Vehicle Model Land Rover Defender up to 2016

Fitment Notes DEFENDER 1986-2006 — Heater mode control cable, all engine variants

Alternative Codes

AAP876

In stock 2 units

1 · Gouda 1 · Drachten

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When will my order arrive?

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UPS Express (order before 14:00): dispatched today, delivered tomorrow where available.
Netherlands / Belgium / Germany: 2–4 working days.
Other EU countries + UK: 4–8 working days.
Outside EU/UK: delivery times vary — contact us for an estimate.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the heater mode control cable do?

The heater mode control cable is a Bowden cable that links the heater control lever to the flap mechanism inside the heater box. Moving the lever pulls the cable, which directs airflow to the cabin outlets. It fits the Defender and controls heater air distribution.

Which Defenders does this heater cable fit?

This heater mode control cable fits the Defender from 1986 to 2006 across all engine variants, petrol and diesel. The heater control layout is common across those years. Confirm your heater panel uses a cable-operated mode lever before ordering.

What are the signs this heater cable needs replacing?

Stiff, unresponsive or jammed heater mode controls are the main sign the cable needs replacing. The inner cable can kink, fray or seize over time, so the lever no longer moves the flap fully. A control that springs back or will not hold position also points to a worn cable.

Can the heater mode control cable be fitted at home?

Fitting this cable is typically a DIY job, though access to the heater box behind the dash can be tight on the Defender. The cable usually clips to the control lever at one end and the heater flap arm at the other. Setting it so the flap reaches both end stops is the key step.