{"product_id":"febi-bilstein-18780-blower-motor-vw","title":"FEBI BILSTEIN 18780 Blower motor VW","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFEBI BILSTEIN Blower Motor (18780)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a critical component of the vehicle's HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) system. Its primary function is to draw air from the cabin or outside and force it through the pollen filter, heater core, and evaporator, delivering it into the vehicle's interior. Over time, the internal brushes of the electric motor wear down, or the bearings seize due to accumulated dust and lack of lubrication, leading to symptoms like squealing noises, inconsistent airflow, or complete failure of the heating\/cooling system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e FEBI BILSTEIN\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18780\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComponent Classification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Interior Blower Motor \/ Fan Unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12V\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHousing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Precision-molded plastic with integrated fan cage\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e OE-equivalent performance, balanced fan cage to prevent vibration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVehicle Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis blower motor is specifically designed for classic Volkswagen Group \"A-platform\" vehicles from the 1980s and early 1990s:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eCar Model\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eGeneration\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eProduction Era\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVW Golf\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMk1, Mk2\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1974 - 1992\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVW Jetta\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMk1, Mk2\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1979 - 1992\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVW Scirocco\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMk1, Mk2\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1974 - 1992\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVW Caddy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMk1\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1979 - 1992\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eInstallation \u0026amp; Diagnostic Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiagnostic Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e If your blower motor only works on the highest speed setting, the issue is likely the \u003cstrong\u003eBlower Motor Resistor\u003c\/strong\u003e, not the motor itself. If the motor does not work on any speed, test for 12V power at the connector before replacing the motor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccess:\u003c\/strong\u003e On the VW A1\/A2 platforms, the blower motor is typically accessed from the engine bay side, underneath the plastic rain tray\/cowl cover at the base of the windscreen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCleaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e While you have the cowl removed, take a moment to clear out all the leaves and debris that accumulate in that area. This debris is the number one cause of water ingress and premature motor failure in these older models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Be very careful when handling the new fan cage. Even a small chip in one of the blades can cause the motor to vibrate violently at high speeds, which will lead to premature failure of the new bearings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOEM Cross-Reference Numbers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis FEBI BILSTEIN part is engineered to replace the following original factory part numbers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVW\/AUDI (OEM):\u003c\/strong\u003e 171819021, 171819021A, 171819021B, 321819021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"febi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57606873317759,"sku":"18780","price":43.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/7252\/9023\/files\/h-preview_1.jpg?v=1779639068","url":"https:\/\/klassik357.eu\/products\/febi-bilstein-18780-blower-motor-vw","provider":"Klassik357 - Classic and retro car parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}