Four Seasons
Heater Core

Four Seasons 92396 HVAC Heater Core

Brand Four Seasons 92396
Length 6-3/4
Thickness 1
Width 7-1/4
Core Material Aluminum
Adjustable Pipe Positioning No
Core Depth IN 1
Core Height IN 6.75
Core Width IN 7.25
Description Heater cores
Meets / Exceeds OEM? Yes
Style Aluminum heater core
Tube 1 IN 0.625
Tube 1 MM 15.875
Tube 2 IN 0.625
Tube 2 MM 15.875
Type Heater core /aluminum
Product line Heater Core
Fits Audi and Volkswagen · 106 vehicles

OE direct replacement. Meets or exceeds OEM requirements for dependable fit and function.

Aluminum construction. Lightweight core material helps transfer heat efficiently.

Heater core. Restores cabin heat through a compact HVAC core design.

Cross-references Dorman - HELP 92396, Nissens 73980 and Spectra Premium 98204 for the same application. See all 8.

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Heater Core for Audi and Volkswagen

Four Seasons Heater Core 92396 is an aluminum HVAC heater core built to meet or exceed OEM requirements. It is a direct-fit replacement for select Audi and Volkswagen models, including Audi A3, S3, RS3, Q3, and Volkswagen Golf, GTI, Tiguan, Jetta, and Arteon applications.

Four Seasons Heater Core line focuses on replacement HVAC components for restoring cabin heat performance. This aluminum heater core uses a compact core design with 6.75 in. height, 7.25 in. width, and 1 in. depth, with 0.625 in. tube connections for the listed applications.

Key Features

  • Part number: 92396
  • Aluminum heater core construction
  • Meets or exceeds OEM specifications
  • Core dimensions: 6-3/4 in. length, 7-1/4 in. width, 1 in. thickness
  • Tube size: 0.625 in. / 15.875 mm
  • Direct replacement for select Audi and Volkswagen HVAC systems
  • This part cross-references Nissens 73980 and Spectra Premium 98204 for the same application.

Detailed Description

Four Seasons 92396 is an HVAC heater core designed for vehicles that rely on efficient coolant-to-air heat transfer for interior comfort. The aluminum core construction supports thermal transfer and corrosion resistance in a compact OE-style layout. This part number is listed for multiple Audi and Volkswagen platforms, including 2015-2020 Audi A3, 2022-2024 Audi A3, 2015-2020 Audi S3, 2022-2025 Audi S3, 2022-2024 Audi RS3, 2022-2025 Audi Q3, 2015-2029 Volkswagen Golf, 2020-2021 Volkswagen Golf, 2015-2019 Volkswagen GTI, 2020-2021 Volkswagen GTI, 2022-2023 Volkswagen GTI, 2019-2025 Volkswagen Jetta, 2019-2023 Volkswagen Arteon, 2022-2025 Volkswagen Golf R, and 2023-2024 Volkswagen Tiguan applications. If you are searching for a heater core for Audi A3 or Volkswagen GTI heat repair, this part number 92396 is a direct replacement option for the listed vehicles.

What It Helps Fix

  • Weak or inconsistent cabin heat
  • Coolant odor inside the vehicle
  • Fogging caused by heater core leakage
  • Restricted heat output from a clogged core
  • HVAC performance loss tied to a failing heater core

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s year, make, model, and HVAC configuration before installation. Compare the original heater core dimensions and tube size to the replacement part 92396, and inspect the cooling system for contamination or debris that could affect the new core. Proper coolant service and system bleeding are important after heater core replacement to help restore normal heat output.

Quality Assurance

Four Seasons lists this heater core as meeting or exceeding OEM specifications. The aluminum construction and OE-style dimensions support a factory-style replacement for the specified Audi and Volkswagen applications.

This part fits 106 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
YearMakeModelSubmodelLitersCylindersFuel TypePositionNotes
2025AudiQ3————N/AValeo; Heater Core
2025AudiS3————N/AHeater Core
2025VolkswagenJetta————N/AHeater Core
2024AudiA3————N/AHeater Core
2024AudiA3 Quattro————N/AHeater Core
2024AudiQ3————N/AValeo; Heater Core
2024AudiRS3————N/AHeater Core
2024AudiS3————N/AHeater Core
2024VolkswagenGolf R————N/AValeo; Heater Core
2024VolkswagenJetta————N/AHeater Core
2024VolkswagenTiguan————N/AHeater Core
2023AudiA3————N/AHeater Core
2023AudiA3 Quattro————N/AHeater Core
2023AudiQ3————N/AValeo; Heater Core
2023AudiRS3————N/AHeater Core
2023AudiS3————N/AHeater Core
2023VolkswagenArteon————N/AValeo; Heater Core
2023VolkswagenGolf R————N/AValeo; Heater Core
2023VolkswagenGTI————N/AValeo; Heater Core
2023VolkswagenJetta————N/AHeater Core
2023VolkswagenTiguan————N/AHeater Core
2022AudiA3————N/AHeater Core
2022AudiA3 Quattro————N/AHeater Core
2022AudiQ3————N/AValeo; Heater Core
2022AudiRS3————N/AHeater Core
2022AudiS3————N/AHeater Core
2022VolkswagenArteon————N/AValeo; Heater Core
2022VolkswagenGolf R————N/AValeo; Heater Core
2022VolkswagenGTI————N/AValeo; Heater Core
2022VolkswagenJetta————N/AHeater Core
2022VolkswagenTiguan————N/AValeo; Heater Core
2021AudiQ3————N/AHVAC Recirculation Door Actuator. Considered a direct replacement for a faulty or malfunctioning actuator.; Heater Core
2021VolkswagenArteon————N/AValeo; Heater Core
2021VolkswagenGolf————N/AHeater Core
2021VolkswagenGTI————N/AHeater Core
2021VolkswagenJetta————N/AHeater Core
2021VolkswagenTiguan————N/AHVAC Recirculation Door Actuator. Considered a direct replacement for a faulty or malfunctioning actuator.; Heater Core
2020AudiA3————N/AHeater Core
2020AudiA3 Quattro————N/AHeater Core
2020AudiQ3————N/AHVAC Recirculation Door Actuator. Considered a direct replacement for a faulty or malfunctioning actuator.; Heater Core
2020AudiRS3————N/AHeater Core
2020AudiS3————N/AHeater Core
2020VolkswagenArteon————N/AValeo; Heater Core
2020Volkswagene-Golf————N/AHeater Core
2020VolkswagenGolf————N/AHeater Core
2020VolkswagenGTI————N/AHeater Core
2020VolkswagenJetta————N/AHeater Core
2020VolkswagenTiguan————N/AHVAC Recirculation Door Actuator. Considered a direct replacement for a faulty or malfunctioning actuator.; Heater Core
2019AudiA3————N/AHeater Core
2019AudiA3 Quattro————N/AHeater Core
2019AudiQ3————N/AHVAC Recirculation Door Actuator. Considered a direct replacement for a faulty or malfunctioning actuator.; Heater Core
2019AudiRS3————N/AHeater Core
2019AudiS3————N/AHeater Core
2019VolkswagenArteon————N/AValeo; Heater Core
2019Volkswagene-Golf————N/Aw/o Heat Pump; Heater Core
2019VolkswagenGolf————N/AHVAC Recirculation Door Actuator. Considered a direct replacement for a faulty or malfunctioning actuator.; Heater Core
2019VolkswagenGolfGTI———N/AHVAC Recirculation Door Actuator. Considered a direct replacement for a faulty or malfunctioning actuator.; Heater Core
2019VolkswagenGolfHighline———N/AHVAC Recirculation Door Actuator. Considered a direct replacement for a faulty or malfunctioning actuator.; Heater Core
2019VolkswagenGolfComfortline———N/AHVAC Recirculation Door Actuator. Considered a direct replacement for a faulty or malfunctioning actuator.; Heater Core
2019VolkswagenGolf Alltrack————N/AHVAC Recirculation Door Actuator. Considered a direct replacement for a faulty or malfunctioning actuator.; Heater Core
2019VolkswagenGolf R————N/AHVAC Recirculation Door Actuator. Considered a direct replacement for a faulty or malfunctioning actuator.; Heater Core
2019VolkswagenGolf SportWagen————N/AHVAC Recirculation Door Actuator. Considered a direct replacement for a faulty or malfunctioning actuator.; Heater Core
2019VolkswagenGTI————N/AHVAC Recirculation Door Actuator. Considered a direct replacement for a faulty or malfunctioning actuator.; Heater Core
2019VolkswagenJetta————N/AHeater Core
2019VolkswagenTiguan————N/AHVAC Recirculation Door Actuator. Considered a direct replacement for a faulty or malfunctioning actuator.; Heater Core
2018AudiA3————N/AHeater Core
2018AudiA3 Quattro————N/AHeater Core
2018AudiA3 Sportback e-tron————N/AHeater Core
2018AudiRS3————N/AHeater Core
2018AudiS3————N/AHeater Core
2018Volkswagene-Golf—-L--ELECTRICN/Aw/o Heat Pump; Heater Core
2018VolkswagenGolf————N/AHVAC Recirculation Door Actuator. Considered a direct replacement for a faulty or malfunctioning actuator.; Heater Core
2018VolkswagenGolf Alltrack————N/AHVAC Recirculation Door Actuator. Considered a direct replacement for a faulty or malfunctioning actuator.; Heater Core
2018VolkswagenGolf R————N/AHVAC Recirculation Door Actuator. Considered a direct replacement for a faulty or malfunctioning actuator.; Heater Core
2018VolkswagenGolf SportWagen————N/AHVAC Recirculation Door Actuator. Considered a direct replacement for a faulty or malfunctioning actuator.; Heater Core
2018VolkswagenGTI————N/AHVAC Recirculation Door Actuator. Considered a direct replacement for a faulty or malfunctioning actuator.; Heater Core
2018VolkswagenTiguan————N/AHVAC Recirculation Door Actuator. Considered a direct replacement for a faulty or malfunctioning actuator.; Heater Core
2018VolkswagenTiguan Limited————N/AHeater Core
2017AudiA3————N/AHeater Core
2017AudiA3 Quattro————N/AHeater Core
2017AudiA3 Sportback e-tron————N/AHeater Core
2017AudiRS3————N/AHeater Core
2017AudiS3————N/AHeater Core
2017Volkswagene-Golf—-L--ELECTRICN/Aw/o Heat Pump; Heater Core
2017VolkswagenGolf————N/AHVAC Recirculation Door Actuator. Considered a direct replacement for a faulty or malfunctioning actuator.; Heater Core
2017VolkswagenGolf Alltrack————N/AHVAC Recirculation Door Actuator. Considered a direct replacement for a faulty or malfunctioning actuator.; Heater Core
2017VolkswagenGolf R————N/AHVAC Recirculation Door Actuator. Considered a direct replacement for a faulty or malfunctioning actuator.; Heater Core
2017VolkswagenGolf SportWagen————N/AHVAC Recirculation Door Actuator. Considered a direct replacement for a faulty or malfunctioning actuator.; Heater Core
2017VolkswagenGTI————N/AHVAC Recirculation Door Actuator. Considered a direct replacement for a faulty or malfunctioning actuator.; Heater Core
2016AudiA3————N/AHeater Core
2016AudiA3 Quattro————N/AHeater Core
2016AudiA3 Sportback e-tron————N/AHeater Core
2016AudiS3————N/AHeater Core
2016Volkswagene-Golf—-L--ELECTRICN/Aw/o Heat Pump; Heater Core
2016VolkswagenGolf————N/AHVAC Recirculation Door Actuator. Considered a direct replacement for a faulty or malfunctioning actuator.; Heater Core
2016VolkswagenGolf R————N/AHVAC Recirculation Door Actuator. Considered a direct replacement for a faulty or malfunctioning actuator.; Heater Core
2016VolkswagenGolf SportWagen————N/AHVAC Recirculation Door Actuator. Considered a direct replacement for a faulty or malfunctioning actuator.; Heater Core
2016VolkswagenGTI————N/AHVAC Recirculation Door Actuator. Considered a direct replacement for a faulty or malfunctioning actuator.; Heater Core
2015AudiA3————N/AHeater Core
2015AudiA3 Quattro————N/AHeater Core
2015AudiS3————N/AHeater Core
2015Volkswagene-Golf—-L--ELECTRICN/Aw/o Heat Pump; Heater Core
2015VolkswagenGolf————N/AHVAC Recirculation Door Actuator. Considered a direct replacement for a faulty or malfunctioning actuator.; Heater Core
2015VolkswagenGolf R————N/AHVAC Recirculation Door Actuator. Considered a direct replacement for a faulty or malfunctioning actuator.; Heater Core
2015VolkswagenGolf SportWagen————N/AHVAC Recirculation Door Actuator. Considered a direct replacement for a faulty or malfunctioning actuator.; Heater Core
2015VolkswagenGTI————N/AHVAC Recirculation Door Actuator. Considered a direct replacement for a faulty or malfunctioning actuator.; Heater Core
Directly replaces or cross-references 8 part numbers
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.
Dorman - HELP — 92396Nissens — 73980Spectra Premium — 98204Spectra Premium — 993835Q08190315Q0819031B91396551396