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VAG 8E1823531D CABLE

VAG 8E1823531D CABLE

Product Specifications

Product quality
OEM Equivalent Grade
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Wholesale price USD $1.77
Wholesale price CNY ¥12
bolt MOQ (Minimal order)
300 pcs
local_shipping Production time
31 days
package_2 Shipping Weight: 0.2 kg
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VAG 8E1823531D
VAG 8E1823531B
VAG 8E1823531C
Overview & Operating Principle
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The CABLE is a Bowden cable assembly used to mechanically transmit a manual pull input — from an interior release handle, a lever, or a remote release button — through the vehicle body structure to a latch, lock, or flap mechanism at a remote location, releasing or actuating the target component without requiring electrical power or a direct mechanical linkage between operator and mechanism. Bowden cables of this type appear at multiple locations throughout the vehicle body: the bonnet release cable connects the interior release lever under the dashboard to the primary bonnet latch and from there to the secondary safety catch; door inner release cables connect the interior door handle to the door latch release lever; the boot lid release cable connects the interior boot release button or handle to the boot latch mechanism; the fuel flap release cable connects the interior flap release lever to the spring-loaded fuel flap latch; and the door outer handle cable connects the exterior handle to the latch on vehicles using cable-operated external handles rather than direct mechanical linkage. All designs share the same construction principle: a multi-strand steel inner wire slides within a semi-rigid polymer-lined outer conduit whose ends are anchored at fixed points, so that any pull on the inner wire at the handle end is transmitted as an equal displacement at the latch end regardless of the cable's routing path and bend angle.

This unit — VAG 8E1823531D — is manufactured to OEM-equivalent specifications: inner wire diameter and tensile strength, outer conduit diameter and flexibility rating, overall conduit length, end fitting geometry at both the handle and latch ends, inner wire travel range, and corrosion protection treatment of the inner wire are matched to the original part. Supplied as a complete ready-to-install assembly. Available wholesale from 1.77 USD, MOQ 300 pcs, production lead time 31 days.

Body release cables fail through inner wire strand fatigue from repeated flexing at tight bend radii — individual strands break progressively, increasing cable stiffness until the release handle feels heavy and eventually a complete wire break occurs; through outer conduit collapse or kinking at a sharp routing bend that permanently restricts inner wire travel and prevents the cable from transmitting its full displacement to the latch mechanism; through inner wire corrosion from moisture ingress at the conduit end seals in underbonnet and door environments; and through end fitting clip fracture that detaches the cable from the latch lever, producing immediate and total loss of the release function. A cable that has been stiff for some time before breaking has given an audible warning — increasing handle effort is the early indicator that allows planned replacement before the vehicle is immobilised by an inaccessible bonnet, door, or boot.

Symptoms & Diagnostics
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Complete loss of release function — bonnet will not open, boot will not release, fuel flap stuck closed — with the release handle or lever moving freely with no resistance — the inner wire has fractured completely or the end fitting has detached from the latch lever; the handle feels light because no load is being transmitted; on a broken bonnet cable, access for replacement requires reaching through the grille or wheel arch to manually release the latch with a long screwdriver or hook before the bonnet can be opened for the repair.
Progressively increasing resistance at the release handle requiring more force than previously needed to operate the latch — inner wire strand breakage is reducing the cable's effective cross-section and increasing stiffness; or the outer conduit has partially collapsed at a bend, restricting inner wire travel; the fault is progressive — increasing effort precedes complete cable failure by a useful diagnostic window that allows planned replacement before access is lost.
Release function that operates correctly when the vehicle is warm but is stiff or inoperable in cold weather — moisture has entered the conduit at a damaged end seal and frozen around the inner wire in cold temperatures; the ice binding releases as the vehicle warms and the conduit temperature rises; this pattern is characteristic of a conduit seal failure and water ingress rather than inner wire fatigue.
Release handle that returns slowly or sticks in the actuated position rather than snapping back when released — the inner wire is binding within the conduit from a kink or collapsed section; the return spring in the latch mechanism cannot pull the cable back because friction in the kinked conduit exceeds the spring force; a cable that does not return freely holds the latch release lever partially actuated, preventing the latch from re-engaging fully when the closure panel is shut.
Rattling noise from the door card, boot trim, or dashboard area during driving over rough surfaces — the cable conduit has detached from a routing clip and the free conduit section is vibrating against adjacent body panels; the release function may still work correctly if the end fittings remain engaged, but an unclipped cable is subject to accelerated wear at the free section and may eventually chafe through the conduit wall.
End fitting visible dangling at the latch mechanism after the panel has been opened — the cable is attached at the handle end but detached at the latch — the plastic end fitting clip that retains the cable inner wire to the latch lever ball pin has fractured; the failure is instantaneous and total; the end fitting clip is a single-use component that fractures during removal and must be replaced with the cable on reassembly.
Logistics & Customs
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International HS Code
7312.10
EAEU Customs Code (TN VED)
7312 10 890 0
Typical Net Weight
0.2 kg
Country of Manufacture
China
Standard MOQ
300 pcs
Production Lead Time
31 days
Always verify the exact 8-digit or 10-digit subheading with your customs broker for the destination country, as tariff schedules and duty rates vary by jurisdiction.
Installation Tips
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  1. On bonnet cable failures where the cable has broken with the bonnet closed, gain access to the latch before ordering the replacement cable — reach through the grille opening or the front wheel arch with a long hook, screwdriver, or stiff wire to manually push or pull the latch release lever; on some vehicles a second person pulling the bonnet upward while the latch lever is manually released is required; confirm the bonnet can be opened before the new cable is available to avoid a vehicle being immobilised awaiting parts.
  2. Photograph the complete cable routing — every clip position, grommet passage, and conduit anchor point — before removing the old cable; a body release cable routed incorrectly after replacement will have tighter bend radii than the OEM design, increasing inner wire friction and reducing available travel at the latch end; an incorrectly routed cable may appear to work initially but will fail prematurely from the increased friction and may not provide sufficient travel to fully release the latch under all conditions.
  3. Route the new cable through all original conduit clips and body grommets in sequence, working from the latch end toward the handle end — fitting the latch end first ensures the correct conduit length is available at the handle end without excess slack or tension; excess conduit slack allows the outer conduit to compress rather than remaining rigid when the inner wire is pulled, reducing effective latch displacement; excess tension prevents the conduit from following the body panel movement during door or bonnet operation.
  4. Confirm the new cable's end fitting clip engages the latch lever ball pin fully before closing the panel — press the clip onto the ball pin until an audible click is felt and then tug the cable firmly to confirm it is retained; a clip that appears engaged but has not fully seated will detach on the first hard pull at the handle, immediately reproducing the original failure.
  5. Test the release function through five complete cycles before refitting any trim panels — pull the release handle firmly and confirm the latch releases cleanly on every cycle; check that the handle returns to its resting position freely after each pull; confirm the latch re-engages correctly when the panel is closed; only refit interior trim and door cards after the cable function is confirmed across its full operating range.
  6. Install the new CABLE (VAG 8E1823531D), secure all conduit clips and body grommets, refit all trim panels, and perform a final functional test of the complete release sequence — including the secondary safety catch where applicable on bonnet cables — before returning the vehicle to service.
Tools: long hook or stiff wire for emergency latch access on broken bonnet cables, trim clip removal tool for interior panel access, camera for pre-removal routing documentation, pliers for end fitting clip engagement confirmation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How can the bonnet be opened when the release cable has broken with the bonnet in the closed position?
Emergency bonnet access when the cable has broken requires manually actuating the latch release lever through the vehicle's front structure. On most vehicles the latch is accessible from below through the bumper lower grille aperture or the front wheel arch liner by removing a section of the liner — a long screwdriver, hooked wire, or dedicated latch release tool can reach the release lever and push or pull it to the open position. A second person applying upward pressure to the bonnet leading edge while the latch is manually released prevents the latch from re-engaging. If access through the grille or arch is not achievable, some vehicles allow access to the cable end at the latch from below the vehicle without any body panel removal. Always open the bonnet before the replacement cable arrives rather than leaving the vehicle with a locked bonnet that prevents any engine bay access. ok.parts supplies release cables at wholesale MOQ from 1.77 USD per unit.
Can a broken inner wire be repaired by splicing, or must the complete cable be replaced?
A broken Bowden cable inner wire cannot be reliably repaired by splicing — the splice creates a diameter increase that binds in the conduit at every bend, preventing smooth travel and reducing the available displacement at the latch end; the splice point also concentrates stress and typically fails again within a short operating period. The outer conduit must also be inspected for collapse, kinking, and moisture damage when the inner wire is broken — a conduit that has caused the wire to fatigue by forcing it around a tight radius will destroy a new inner wire at the same point. Replace the complete cable assembly in all cases of inner wire fracture.
How does the OEM-equivalent aftermarket unit compare to the genuine OEM part?
OEM-equivalent units in this catalogue replicate the current OEM design geometry and material specification. Quality is verified against OEM cross-reference data. When ordering in bulk, confirm with our team that the specification matches the latest OEM revision for your application.
Is white-label or custom packaging available for wholesale orders?
Yes. ok.parts works directly with the manufacturing facility and can accommodate neutral white-label packaging or fully branded packaging with your company logo, part numbers, and barcode. Minimum order quantities and lead times for custom packaging may differ from standard stock. Contact the team via the inquiry form to discuss your specific requirements.
Frequently Replaced Together
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PartReason for Combined Replacement
Latch or Lock Assembly
Bonnet, door, boot, or fuel flap latch — application-specific		A cable that has been operating with increasing stiffness over an extended period has been transmitting abnormal pull forces to the latch release lever, fatiguing the lever pivot and the cable attachment ball pin. If the latch release lever shows wear at its cable attachment point or the latch itself shows corrosion or stiff operation when tested by hand after the cable is disconnected, replace the latch simultaneously with the cable — a worn latch lever attachment will fracture the new cable's end fitting within a short operating period from the same overload condition.
Interior Release Handle
Door pull handle or release lever — application-specific		The interior release handle is the operator input end of the cable assembly and is subject to the same high cycle count as the cable. On door and boot cables, the handle pivot and cable attachment point accumulate wear at the same rate as the cable inner wire. A handle whose cable attachment slot has enlarged from wear will not transmit the full handle travel to the inner wire, reducing effective cable displacement at the latch end — a new cable attached to a worn handle may not provide sufficient travel to release the latch under all conditions.
Conduit Routing Clips
Application-specific body panel clip set		The plastic clips that route and anchor the cable conduit to the body panel and door inner structure become brittle from age and UV exposure and frequently fracture during cable removal. A conduit that is not correctly clipped at every original anchor point will vibrate against adjacent panels, creating rattles, and may adopt a tighter bend radius at the unclipped section that increases inner wire friction and shortens the new cable's service life. Always have a set of replacement clips available before beginning any release cable replacement.