Volkswagen Dashboard Air Vent - Genuine VW 5GM819703ADAR

Product Information

A dashboard air vent is a component of a vehicle’s HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) system, located on the dashboard. It directs airflow from the blower system into the cabin, allowing the driver and passengers to control where air is distributed (e.g., face, feet, or windshield). These vents usually feature adjustable louvers to change airflow direction and, in some cases, flow control wheels to open or close the vent.

• Loose or Stuck Louvers – Vent fins don’t stay in place, flop around, or get stuck, limiting airflow control.
• Cracks or Broken Pieces – Visible damage, missing fins, or broken adjustment tabs that reduce function and aesthetics.
• Weak or Uneven Airflow – Airflow feels restricted, misdirected, or uneven compared to other vents, often due to internal blockage or damaged vent mechanisms.

About Genuine VW

The Volkswagen Group, also known as “VAG”, consists of Volkswagen, Audi, Lamborghini, Bentley, Bugatti, Porsche, Ducati, MAN, Scania, SEAT, and Skoda. The original parts used by VW to build your car are available as replacement parts under the “Genuine VW” brand. Manufactured under the direction of VW, expect excellent quality and a premium price since these parts are available exclusively through the VW Dealership network.

You may not realize this, but the parts that make up your VW are not necessarily manufactured by VW. No cause for concern, as VW designs the part, hires a manufacturer, and ensures its quality to you. In fact, many of these manufacturers have been making parts for VW for decades. In our industry these manufacturers are called OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers), and these are often brands you recognize, including Lemforder, ZF, Sachs, Bosch, Valeo, Zimmermann, Siemens VDO, Corteco, and more. Don’t be surprised to open that Genuine VW parts box and find an OEM branded part inside, simply with the addition of a VW logo.

Be sure to keep an eye out for OE tags on our product pages to quickly identify parts coming directly from OE manufacturers. That extra bit of insight could save you some serious money while shopping! Refer to our OE Academy for further information regarding the OE/OEM tags throughout the site.