1980 Volkswagen Rabbit Cooling and Climate Controls

Essential 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit Cooling and Climate Controls

APA/URO Parts – Heater Valve (Part No.R302017778APA)

Heater Valve

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$7.90
Heater Valve

Carquest Premium – Standard Thermostat: 192 Degrees (Part No.48639)

Standard Thermostat: 192 Degrees

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$5.29
Carquest Premium Thermostats are manufactured with OEM quality materials and safety standards by an OE Supplier. This thermostat will meet and exceed the expectations of the OE thermostat to insure the best product for your cooling system. Stands up to even the most demanding automotive cooling systems. Manufactured with OEM specifications and processes. Copper case and wax compound assures rapid response to temperature changes in the coolant. Offset design, air relief valve, and OEM style seals included where applicable.

Product Features:
  • Precise fitting sealing edges prevent leakage and premature cooling.
  • Self-cleaning and self-aligning thermostat valve.
  • Stainless steel assembly and springs are engineered for long life and smooth performance.
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Dorman – Radiator Fan Assembly: Single, Cost Effective And Reliable (Part No.621-282)

Radiator Fan Assembly: Single, Cost Effective And Reliable

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$215.99
This engine cooling fan assembly is precision-engineered to match the fit and performance of the stock radiator fan on specific vehicle years, makes and models. It has been rigorously tested to ensure it cools as effectively as the original part.

Product Features:
  • Ideal replacement – this engine cooling fan assembly was precision-engineered to match the fit and performance of the stock radiator fan assembly on specific vehicles
  • Complete package – assembly is designed with the same materials and components as the original part
  • Quality assured – motors are tested in laboratory settings to ensure performance
  • Cost effective and reliable – trustworthy manufacturing for far less than same part at the dealership
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Imperial – Thermostatic Fan Control – Preset (Part No.226206)

Thermostatic Fan Control - Preset

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$38.49
Controls the operating temperature of Imperial electric fans. Operates up to 2 fans.

Product Features:
  • Preset thermostatic fan control
  • 185°F preset
  • For use with Imperial electric fans
  • Probe installs into radiator fins
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Carquest Premium – A/C Filter Drier w/ Pad Mount (Part No.T83252)

A/C Filter Drier w/ Pad Mount

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$23.99
Carquest Accumulators and Receiver Driers are designed to store, filter and dry the air conditioning refrigerant to provide proper performance and durability for the air conditioning system. They are manufactured to meet or exceed original equipment specifications.

Product Features:
  • All parts meet or exceed original equipment standards for moisture absorption, pressure and temperature resistance, air tightness, vibration resistance, corrosiveness, and pulse pressure.
  • Desiccant is 100% tested and assembled in a controlled environment to ensure performance meets or exceeds original equipment standards.
  • All accumulators and receiver driers are helium leak tested prior to packaging.
  • O-Rings necessary for installation are included.
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Factory Air – 12" Reversible Fan Kit (Part No.36896)

12" Reversible Fan Kit

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$141.99
880 CFM
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Meistersatz – Expansion Tank (Part No.G103017715MEI)

Expansion Tank

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$13.66
Expansion Tank

Geba – Geba Water Pump (Part No.G3000182797GEB)

Geba Water Pump

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$94.99
Techno Polymer Impeller (plastic) The GEBA Water Pump contains no remanufactured components and is manufactured to ensure high efficiency and optimal cooling under all conditions. Geba maintenance free Bearings with ball and roller spindle bearings are designed for the highest axial and radial stresses. Up to Date unitized sealing technology ensure optimal leak tightness and longevity. All housings are examined before the assembly. This procedure guarantees high reliability and life span of GEBA water pumps.

Product Features:
  • OE-Equivalent and direct fit application.
  • 100% new with no remanufactured parts.
  • High quality cast aluminum.
  • Advanced bearing design for high axial and radial stresses.
  • Unitized sealing technology that ensures optimal leak tightness and longevity.
  • Optimum cooling performance and longevity.
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Carquest Premium – Coolant Housing/Water Outlet: Gasket Included (Part No.84893)

Coolant Housing/Water Outlet: Gasket Included

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$21.29
We are proud to offer this CARQUEST product line: CARQUEST Water Outlets. Our products are engineered and tested to provide years of trouble free operation and designed to be hassle free OE replacement part that meets and/or exceeds OE standards. Backed by over 50 years of mobile temperature control experience, fix it once and fix it right with CARQUST Water Outlets and Thermostat Housings.

Product Features:
  • Meets and/or exceeds OEM standard
  • Includes quality gasket or O-ring to ensure proper seal (where applicable)
  • 100% virgin resin material to insure durability
  • 100% leak tested
  • Direct-fit replacement for ease of installation
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NTK – Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (Part No.EF0153)

Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor

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$29.99
The Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor determines the exact temperature of the engine coolant by sending an analog signal to the ECM to censure proper air/fuel ratio along with proper operation of the cooling fan(s) and temperature gauge. The Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor may be located on the cylinder head, engine block, thermostat housing or intake manifold. Reasons for replacement include: check engine light illumination, erratic or no temperature gauge operation, erratic or no cooling fan operation, and engine overheating.

Product Features:
  • OE MATCHED: Wires and probe length match OE. Mounting clip(s) included where applicable
  • FASTER RESPONSE TIME: Thermal conductive grease inside brass housing increases sensor response time
  • THE NTK DIFFERENCE: Thread sealant/o-ring installed where applicable. Thermistor placement within the housing matches OE to ensure proper output. Proper thermal conductive grease to provide accurate temperature transfer to the thermistor
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Felpro – Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Gasket (Part No.35874)

Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Gasket

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$4.49
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust

Product Features:
  • Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
  • Application specific design to ensure a perfect fit
  • Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment
  • Unsurpassed quality you can trust
  • Validated for fit, form, and function
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Vemo – A/C Blower Switch (Part No.R200219473VMO)

A/C Blower Switch

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$14.72
A/C Blower Switch

Felpro – Multi-Purpose O-Ring (Part No.25598)

Multi-Purpose O-Ring

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$2.49
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust

Product Features:
  • Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
  • Application specific design to ensure a perfect fit
  • Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment
  • Unsurpassed quality you can trust
  • Each Fel-Pro gasket, no matter how small, is engineered to exacting standards with proprietary design, engineering and manufacturing processes
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ACM – ACM A/C Expansion Valve (Part No.R1045180300ACM)

ACM A/C Expansion Valve

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$56.14
The ACM A/C Expansion Valve that is manufactured to exact OEM specifications for quality fit and performance.

Product Features:
  • OE-Equivalent and Direct fit Application.
  • Meet or exceed OEM specifications.
  • Utilizes the factory style fittings and connectors
  • Compatible with R12 and R134a refrigerant. Installation Note: Receiver driers or accumulators, and expansion devices should be replaced any time an A/C system is opened. Individual A/C component warranties may be void if these items are not replaced.
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Dorman – 5-Wire Style Relay (Part No.85170)

5-Wire Style Relay

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$15.99
This HVAC relay connector is designed to match the appearance and function of the original hardware on specified applications. Made of quality materials, it is engineered for reliable performance and durability.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this HVAC relay connector matches the appearance and function of the factory hardware on specified applications
  • Ideal solution – this connector is a reliable replacement for an original part that is missing or has failed due to fatigue
  • Durable construction – this part is made from quality materials to ensure reliable performance and long service life
  • Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience
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Imperial – Electric Fan – 12" Diameter (Part No.226112)

Electric Fan - 12" Diameter

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$94.99
Electric fan with 12″ diameter. Imperial electric fans are reversible for push or pull operation and are designed with a thin, aerodynamic profile for applications with limited space.

Product Features:
  • Rapid-Cool® Thin-Line electric fans
  • 12″ Diameter
  • 800 CFM
  • Use as a pusher or puller fan
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Dorman – 30 AMP 12 Volt 4 Pin Universal Relay (Part No.84601)

30 AMP 12 Volt 4 Pin Universal Relay

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$9.99
This relay connector is designed to match the appearance and function of the original hardware on specified applications. Made of quality materials, it is engineered for reliable performance and durability.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this relay connector matches the appearance and function of the factory hardware on specified applications
  • Ideal solution – this connector is a reliable replacement for an original part that is missing or has failed due to fatigue
  • Durable construction – this part is made from quality materials to ensure reliable performance and long service life
  • Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience
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Carquest Premium – Engine Coolant Temperature Sending Unit Switch Connector (Part No.PTA1217)

Engine Coolant Temperature Sending Unit Switch Connector

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$5.29
CARQUEST premium engine management products provide the right products for a wide range of domestic and import applications. Delivering the highest performance and durability under demanding conditions.

Product Features:
  • Premium quality materials for longer service life
  • Designed for the OE distributor as a direct replacement part
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Permatex – Water Pump & Thermostat RTV Silicone Gasket Maker, 0.5 OZ (Part No.22071)

Water Pump & Thermostat RTV Silicone Gasket Maker, 0.5 OZ

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$6.99
Permatex Water Pump & Thermostat RTV Silicone Gasket Maker is a noncorrosive, sensor-safe RTV silicone gasket material formulated for water pumps and thermostat housings. Permatex Water Pump & Thermostat has the highest water-glycol resistance available in an RTV silicone.

Product Features:
  • Sensor-safe, noncorrosive RTV silicone gasket material
  • Formulated specifically for water pumps and thermostat housings
  • Highest water-glycol resistance available in RTV silicone
  • Superior adhesion and flexibility
  • Can be used as a gasket maker or dressing
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Carquest Premium – Heater Core (Part No.399901)

Heater Core

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$71.99
Carquest Premium offers a complete line of automotive heater cores covering 94% of all North American vehicle applications. Carquest Premium provides value in several ways, including increased thermal performance and resistance to corrosion using enhanced design features, such as the latest fin and tube technology and design standardization for maximum availability. Carquest Premium offers certified heater cores that meet or exceed OE specifications and are all fitment checked in the actual vehicle’s HVAC heater module and are, thus, ready to be installed right out of the box for a “Drop-In Fit”. Carquest Premium heater cores are engineered and manufactured under ISO TS16949 quality systems and are 100% leak tested.

Product Features:
  • All heater cores are designed and tested to match or exceed OE specifications for form, fit and performance with a clear focus on obtaining the highest heat transfer performance possible through use of quality materials and manufacturing processes to ensu
  • Carquest Premium heater cores are engineered and manufactured under ISO TS16949 quality systems and are 100% leak tested.
  • Provides value in several ways, including increased thermal performance and resistance to corrosion using enhanced design features, such as the latest fin and tube technology and design standardization for maximum availability.
  • Carquest Premium offers a complete line of automotive heater cores covering 94% of all North American vehicle applications.
  • Our advanced engineering methods coupled with our innovative manufacturing technology provides products to the aftermarket that meet or exceed form, fit, and function of OEM Parts
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Nissens – Nissens Radiator (Part No.G100019410NSS)

Nissens Radiator

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$139.83
Plastic Tank / Aluminum Core Radiator The Nissens Radiator flat tube and double folded fin design offers a significantly better cooling capacity and provides a stronger exterior resisting impacts from stones. This advanced design helps to prevent damage which would negatively affect the cooling capacity and engine performance.

Product Features:
  • OE-Equivalent.
  • Direct fit for easy installation.
  • OE Style mounting brackets and hose connections.
  • Integrated transmission oil cooler when applicable.
  • Compact and lightweight.
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Factory Air – Green Round O-Ring (Part No.24610)

Green Round O-Ring

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$0.99
Made from HNBR material; Compatible with R12 And R134A; High quality construction; Universal applications
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Carquest Premium – Temperature Sender With Gauge (Part No.WTC1308)

Temperature Sender With Gauge

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$9.99
Approved materials for increased durability in even the most extreme temperatures. All MotoRad Coolant Temperature Sensors are designed to meet or exceed OEM specifications at our ISO TS16949 manufacturing facilities.

Product Features:
  • 100% factory resistance calibrated to ensure precision tolerances, resulting in extremely accurate temperature for optimal performance
  • Thread Sealant and/or O-ring pre-installed on applicable sensors to ensure leak free performance
  • Brass sensor housing precision machined to meet or exceed OE thermal conductivity
  • OE precision matched thermistor position for correct output parameters
  • Extensive product testing includes salt spray, high/low temperature impact, thermal vibration, durability, static electricity, and micro tension, among other tests, to ensure all sensors meet or exceed OEM specifications.
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Dorman – 2-Wire Pressure (Part No.85141)

2-Wire Pressure

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$14.29
This HVAC switch connector is designed to match the appearance and function of the original hardware on specified applications. Made of quality materials, it is engineered for reliable performance and durability.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this HVAC switch connector matches the appearance and function of the factory hardware on specified applications
  • Ideal solution – this connector is a reliable replacement for an original part that is missing or has failed due to fatigue
  • Durable construction – this part is made from quality materials to ensure reliable performance and long service life
  • Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience
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Carquest Premium – Engine Coolant Reservoir Cap (Part No.10249)

Engine Coolant Reservoir Cap

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$11.99
Manufactured to meet all OEM specifications. Designed to be easy to install and remove. Manufactured from high quality components with proper relief and vacuum valves. Quality tested to stand up to even the most demanding automotive cooling systems.

Product Features:
  • Maintains proper cooling system pressure
  • Easy installation and removal
  • 100% tested to ensure proper pressure and longevity
  • Meets all OEM specifications
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Factory Air – Engine Coolant Flange (Part No.85678)

Engine Coolant Flange

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$12.99
Meets And/or exceeds OEM stAndard; Includes quality gasket or O-ring to ensure proper seal (where applicable; 100% virgin resin material to insure durability; 100% leak tested; Direct-fit replacement for ease of installation
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Permatex – Ultra Grey RTV Silicone Gasket Maker, 13 OZ (Part No.82195)

Ultra Grey RTV Silicone Gasket Maker, 13 OZ

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$26.99
Permatex Ultra Grey is specified for high torque and high vibration applications. Ultra Grey offers a sensor-safe, low odor, non-corrosive formula and is OEM specified to fit dealership warranty requirements. This high performance gasket maker meets performance specs of OE silicone gaskets and can be used on high torque and vibration applications such as valve covers, water pump, intake manifold end seals ad thermostat housings.

Product Features:
  • High torque and rigidity
  • Sensor-safe, non-corrosive formula
  • OEM specified
  • Low-odor, non-corrosive formula
  • Ideal for closed spaced bolt patterns
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Carquest Premium – Radiator Cap Tester Adapter (Part No.12017)

Radiator Cap Tester Adapter

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$7.29
Tester adapter for the 9300 and MT-300 cooling system pressure testers. Professional grade test equipment to ensure an automotive cooling system is operating at the correct pressure. Made from high quality materials to ensure durability. Designed to test automotive coolant caps.

Product Features:
  • Machined metal construction
  • Works with MT-300 pressure tester
  • Tests coolant caps
  • Professional quality
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1980 Volkswagen Rabbit Cooling and Climate Controls

You count on your 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit to run right. That means taking care of it with regular maintenance, necessary repairs, and the right parts. Advance Auto Parts can help with all of that thanks to our extensive inventory of trusted Cooling and Climate Controls. With 65 Cooling and Climate Controls ranging in price from $0.86 to $215.99, you’re sure to find everything you need for your 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit.

Brands matter. If you want to shop a specific Cooling and Climate Controls brand, we stock 19 different brands like Permatex, Imperial, and Dorman. 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit Cooling and Climate Controls start as low as $0.86!

One of the best ways to find top quality OEM or aftermarket Cooling and Climate Controls is by asking professionals. Short of that, you can shop with confidence thanks to our 1,872 extensive product reviews on 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit Cooling and Climate Controls. Some of the top-rated Cooling and Climate Controls products we carry are Electric Fan – 10" Diameter with 3.6 stars and Multi-Purpose O-Ring with 4.4 stars.

Did we mention you can order your Cooling and Climate Controls from our online catalog and have them shipped right to your garage? Or, if you feel like seeing the parts first-hand, search for your nearest Advance Auto Parts location above and pick up in-store when you’re ready. Browse our full Cooling and Climate Controls inventory for your 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit below to get started!

Top-Rated Cooling and Climate Controls Brands For Your 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit

Trusted Cooling and Climate Controls OEM and aftermarket product brands are what Advance Auto Parts specializes in. The brands we work with are sure to keep that 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit running right for years to come. In our inventory you’ll find brands like Permatex, Imperial, Dorman, and even more.

Popular Dorman Cooling and Climate Controls

You’ll find popular Dorman brand products across Air Conditioning Parts. All are waiting to get your 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit back on the road. Some of the top-rated Dorman products in these categories are:
30 AMP 12 Volt 4 Pin Universal Relay
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30 AMP 12 Volt 4 Pin Universal Relay
AC Compressor Clutch Relay

Top-Rated Permatex Cooling and Climate Controls


If Permatex are what you’re looking for, our inventory holds plenty. We stock Permatex brand Cooling and Climate Controls for your 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit, and some of our most reviewed Permatex parts include:
Water Pump & Thermostat RTV Silicone Gasket Maker, 0.5 OZ
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Water Pump & Thermostat RTV Silicone Gasket Maker, 0.5 OZ
Water Pump Gaskets
Ultra Grey RTV Silicone Gasket Maker, 0.5 OZ
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Ultra Grey RTV Silicone Gasket Maker, 0.5 OZ
Water Pump Gaskets
Ultra Grey RTV Silicone Gasket Maker, 13 OZ
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Ultra Grey RTV Silicone Gasket Maker, 13 OZ
Engine Water Pump Outlet Pipe Gaskets

FAQs for 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit Cooling and Climate Controls

What are the most purchased Cooling and Climate Controls for the 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit?

Out of 65 Cooling and Climate Controls for the 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit, the most popular in our inventory are:
Adjustable Thermostatic Fan Control
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Adjustable Thermostatic Fan Control
Engine Cooling Fan Controllers
Electric Fan - 12" Diameter
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Electric Fan – 12" Diameter
Engine Cooling Fans
Adjustable Thermostatic Fan Control
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Adjustable Thermostatic Fan Control
Engine Cooling Fan Controllers

What are the top-rated 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit Cooling and Climate Controls?

Top-rated Cooling and Climate Controls for your 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Electric Fan - 10" Diameter
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Electric Fan – 10" Diameter
“So, the Air Conditioner Condenser fan motor failed on my 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. It turns out that the 2002 – 2005 Rams all use the same AC Condenser fa”
Multi-Purpose O-Ring
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Multi-Purpose O-Ring
“Easy to install, no leaks”
Thermostatic Fan Control - Preset
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(8)
Thermostatic Fan Control – Preset
“great value. easy to use”