Genuine STC4849 Heater Fan Control Cable Defender LHD

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The Land Rover Defender is one of the most utilitarian vehicles ever built, and keeping its cabin livable in cold climates depends entirely on a properly functioning heater system. The STC4849 is the Genuine heater fan control and cable assembly designed specifically for left-hand drive (LHD) Defender models built up to VIN LA939975. This assembly is the complete cable-actuated unit that connects the heater fan speed selector switch to the blower motor, giving the driver precise control over interior airflow and temperature distribution. The cable assembly is engineered to operate the heater blower motor speed control without electronic signal conversion. The mechanical cable runs from the control switch through the dashboard to the blower motor speed resistor, allowing the driver to select from multiple fan speeds with a simple rotary or slide motion depending on the Defender variant. Over time these cables can stretch, fray, or lose tension, causing erratic fan behavior or complete loss of control response. Replacing the assembly with a correct Genuine unit restores the precise, tactile feedback the system was designed to deliver. Because this assembly is specific to left-hand drive configuration, the cable routing, switch mounting orientation, and harness connector position are all designed for LHD dashboards. Installing a right-hand drive unit in an LHD Rover will result in improper cable run, potential binding, and incorrect switch placement. Always confirm your vehicle is left-hand drive before ordering. The STC4849 supersedes the earlier part numbers UTP1125 and BTR4434. If your Rover's service history or existing part shows one of those numbers, the STC4849 is the current Genuine replacement. Fits: Defender 90 (1984 to 1994) Multiple engine variants Petrol/Gas and Diesel Defender 90 NAS (1994 to VIN RA939960) Multiple engine variants Petrol/Gas and Diesel Defender 110 (1983 to 1994) Multiple engine variants Petrol/Gas and Diesel Defender 130 (1983 to 1994) M

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• Lucky8 Off Road

  Genuine STC4849 Heater Fan Control Cable Defender LHD · Orderable · stock unverified

  Checked Nov 5, 2026
  $315.91
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