Gates 12211 HVAC Heater Hose - Heater Inlet

Gates Molded Heater Hose for Honda Fit and City

The Gates 12211 molded heater hose is an OEM-style coolant hose built for tight engine bays and small-diameter routing. It is formed to match factory-style bends for clean fitment on the heater inlet side of select Honda applications.

Key Features

• Brand: Gates Molded Heater Hose
• Part number: 12211
• EPDM construction for coolant, water, and air service
• Factory-molded shape for compact engine compartments
• Small inside diameter: 16 mm (0.63 in) at both ends
• Centerline length: 406 mm (16 in)
• Approved for marine applications

Product Details

Gates 12211 is a molded heater hose made for heater inlet routing where a formed hose is needed to follow the original path without excess stress or kinking. The EPDM material is suited for coolant transfer and related underhood fluid and air applications. This molded heater hose is a direct-fit style solution for 2015-2021 Honda City heater inlet and 2015-2020 Honda Fit heater inlet applications. If you are replacing a worn Honda Fit heater hose or sourcing a Honda City heater inlet hose, part number 12211 provides the correct molded profile for these vehicles. This part cross-references Bosch 13211 for the same application.

Common Problems This Hose Can Address

• Cracked or hardened heater hose material
• Coolant seepage at a worn hose section
• Kinking caused by a straight hose in a tight routing path
• Poor fitment from an incorrect molded hose shape
• Restricted heater circuit flow from hose collapse or deformation

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the hose routing against the original part before installation. Inspect adjoining clamps, fittings, and nearby coolant components for wear, corrosion, or residue before reassembly. Confirm the heater inlet connection points on the Honda Fit or Honda City match the molded shape and 16 mm end size of Gates 12211.

Quality Assurance

Gates manufactures this molded heater hose as an OEM-style replacement built to match factory routing requirements for select Honda vehicles. The molded construction and EPDM material support consistent fit and dependable service in heater hose applications.