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VW HVAC Heater Core - Genuine VW 3038190301

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SKU:
VAG-3038190301
FCP Euro ID:
398146
Quality:
Genuine

OE Numbers

3038190301

MFG Numbers

N/A

Product Information

Part number 3038190301 is a brand new, unused Genuine Audi/Volkswagen hvac heater core.

The main reason a heater core needs to be replaced is because it is leaking, and it is know it is leaking as you will likely smell the sweet smell of antifreeze. Other indications include a puddle on the car floor near the firewall. Be sure to choose the correct year, make, model as condensers can vary due to the equipment installed. Also feel free to call us with any questions.

The Genuine VW Audi logo signifies quality while providing confidence in the Genuine VW or Genuine Audi parts purchased from FCP Euro. Each part comes back with the strong guaranteed to fit and guaranteed for life promise that FCP offers to each customer.

FCP Euro is an online retailer specializing in replacement parts for European cars including Volvo, BMW, Saab, Audi, VW and Mercedes Benz. Since 1986 FCP has been focused on servicing it’s customer, providing the highest quality replacement parts at affordable prices, and making sure that it’s catalog is accurate to ensure that their replacement parts fit and perform exactly as original equipment.

FCP Euro provides one of the most accurate online automotive parts and accessory catalogs on the web backed with a lifetime warranty on all products, free shipping, hassle free 365 day returns, and a call center available to help you through any repair or replacement parts purchase.

HVAC Heater Core

The HVAC heater core is a small radiator-like component located within the vehicle's HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) system. It transfers heat from the engine coolant into the cabin, warming the air that passes through the HVAC system and providing heat to the vehicle’s interior. As hot coolant flows through the heater core, the blower motor pushes air over it, and the heated air is then directed into the cabin.

HVAC Heater Core Failure Symptoms
  • Weak or No Heat in the Cabin: If the heater core is partially or fully clogged, the warm air may not reach the cabin effectively, resulting in weak or no heat even when the heater is turned on high
  • Sweet or Musty Smell in the Cabin: The heater core contains engine coolant, which has a distinctive sweet smell. If there’s a leak, you may notice this odor inside the car. Over time, this smell can become musty as the leaking coolant sits in the ventilation system
  • Fogged-Up Windows: A leaking heater core can allow coolant to enter the HVAC system, which then evaporates onto the windshield, causing a foggy or hazy layer on the inside of the windows. This fog is often sticky and hard to wipe away.

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.

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