The AC compressor pressurizes refrigerant and circulates it through the condenser, expansion device, and evaporator, as the live page describes. Driven by the accessory belt and regulated by an electromagnetic clutch and control valve, it raises refrigerant pressure to enable rapid heat exchange. Proper compressor output gives fast cooldown, dehumidified air, and steady vent temperatures at idle and on the highway, and this unit has been inspected for housing integrity, clutch operation, and port cleanliness.
Owners come to this part for a noisy, seized, or low-output compressor, or a clutch that grinds or slips. On a classic, the choice of a clean used unit is often the difference between cold air and a dead system, since new old-stock is scarce. A sound compressor restores rapid vent-temperature drop in hot weather, steadies cooling in traffic, and helps protect the rest of the AC system by holding correct pressures.
| Detail | Description |
|---|---|
| INCLUDED | The AC compressor as photographed. |
| NOT INCLUDED | Receiver-drier/accumulator, expansion device, condenser, refrigerant, oil charge, and drive belt. |
| Tools You Need | AC service equipment for evacuation and charging; per the live FAQ, rotate the compressor by hand after oiling, evacuate to deep vacuum, and charge to the specified weight only. |
| Detail | Description |
|---|---|
| Audi 100 (donor 1976) | VIN confirmed at order; a scarce classic-car application |
| Refrigerant | Page lists PAG-compatible oil (R-134a); 1976 originally R-12. Confirm your system before service |
| Service parts | Receiver-drier, expansion device, and condenser are separate; refresh per the live FAQ |
| Reference Application | 1976 Audi 100 |
Call (240) 301-0095 with your VIN. On a classic Audi 100 we confirm the compressor for your car and help you sort out whether your system runs R-12 or has been converted to R-134a before it ships.
This is a used compressor, inspected before shipping:
| Type | Belt-driven | clutch-integrated |
|---|---|
| Housing | Cast aluminum | compact body |
| Control | OE electrical connector |
| Oil | PAG-compatible | spec volume |
| Pulley | Multi-groove | low NVH |
| Seals | High-integrity shaft and case |
| Application | 1976 Audi 100 |
| Sku | vaz693 |
| Price | $185.00 |
To file a claim, contact us within 15 days of delivery at (240) 301-0095 or support@vazautosolutions.com.
