AC Compressor/programming/PN question
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AC Compressor/programming/PN question
I am replacing my AC compressor tomorrow. The one that's in my car is the Zexel compressor (the one that requires a pin wrench to remove). I have not yet received the new one.
If both compressors are the same, is it more cost-efficient to change the AC clutch (assuming I have to buy the pin wrenches, pullers, and misc parts that have to be replaced any time the system is reinstalled) rather than paying a mechanic to discharge the AC system?
If I get a Denso compressor, can I make whatever programming changes are necessary without a VAG-COM?
Regardless, there are probably parts that I will need- crush rings, washers, etc. Cand someone post part numbers for what I need in either case? Thanks!
If both compressors are the same, is it more cost-efficient to change the AC clutch (assuming I have to buy the pin wrenches, pullers, and misc parts that have to be replaced any time the system is reinstalled) rather than paying a mechanic to discharge the AC system?
If I get a Denso compressor, can I make whatever programming changes are necessary without a VAG-COM?
Regardless, there are probably parts that I will need- crush rings, washers, etc. Cand someone post part numbers for what I need in either case? Thanks!
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Went by the picture in the Bentley. No, I'm not sure.
There are 2 pix in the Bentley- zexel has a very involved and almost artistic-looking clutch plate. The Denso looks like a boring old pulley. My compressor has the fancy clutch plate... I'm basing everything on that, but could easily be wrong. I'll take any guidance I can get!
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