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AC compressor OEM Honda or Denso
So the Denso (Passat) will bolt right up and hoses will work fine. I only got about 1oz of oil out of the drain (fill) hole and none from the ports. There is only about 1/4" in the cup--I'd estimate less than 1oz. Book calls for around 4oz which I will put in before install.
Pros: bolts right up, hoses work
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
Just for the record, the original OEM is Denso and the W12 uses part number 471-1392 which also has the correct amount of oil in it already!
Pros: correct amount of oil
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Phaeton
Part number: 471-1392
You have to lookup the valve online based upon your make/model of the A/C compressor. VW will only sell the whole compressor as a replacement. A full vacuum and refill process will be needed.
Pros: available online
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Tiguan
I too just got a new one from Rockauto. Denso is the OEM manufacturer and I felt it more worth it than trying to rebuild. The 924S is blowing cold now after the r134a conversion.
Pros: blowing cold after conversion
Vehicle:
Porsche
denso compressor 100%, you’ll end replacing that uac in a year if you get it
Pros: reliable, long-lasting
Cons: UAC not durable
When I replaced the AC compressor in my E92 I went with a Denso. Just so happened that the original i pulled out was a Denso as well with BMW badging so I would go that route.
Pros: original was Denso
Vehicle:
BMW
initial released comp by denso - low drag seals resulted in premature shaft bearing failure 2nd release revised denso - w/continued premature shaft bearing failure 3rd release "Sanden" & shaft bearing failure significantly reduced...
Pros: shaft bearing failure reduced
Cons: premature shaft bearing failure
The AC compressor exploded around 120k miles and that was a $1400 repair and that is the biggest failure so far I have had.
Cons: exploded, expensive repair
Vehicle:
Honda Ridgeline
Mileage: 120000 km
Took my 2017 Hatchback in two weeks ago, they replaced the compressor under warranty. AC lasted a week before blowing hot air again. Brought it back, now they say the evaporator needs to be replaced for $2100.
Cons: compressor failed quickly, evaporator needs replacement
Vehicle:
Honda Civic
In my situation, at 3 years and 33k miles my AC compressor when out with a leak (very well known issue). It was not covered by the 3 year 30k warranty and Honda quoted me $3k+ to fix. I said no and went to a third-party repair place that fixed it for $1,700.
Cons: compressor when out with leak
Vehicle:
Honda Civic
Mileage: 53108 km
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