RKX AC Compressor Control Solenoid Valve Compatible with Audi and Volkswagen Compressors made by Sanden PXE16 PXE14 MK5 MK6 B8 TDI

***READ THE VENDOR WRITE-UP ***I used a fancy auto computer tool by Autel that showed I had some sort of "ground" issue with the AC unit. After consulting Dr Google many people confirmed that this issue is caused by an OEM-installed control solenoid valve that has a high failure rate. One of the form posters suggested the RKX replacement and others suggested it was superior to the OEM replacement.It is vital to know what make/model of compressor you have as described by them that the auto maker uses several different brands of compressor. Once I snaked a camera scope down into the inner bowels of my engine compartment and got a photo of the make/model I was able to order the correct replacement part. I took it to a wonderful auto repair shop in my town to evac the R134a out of the system. I took the car back home and ran it up onto some ramps and dropped the plastic under shield from the car. The compressor was right there and squeezed the ring clamp and removed the clip. The device came out after some gentle coaxing breaking the vacuum caused by the evac. I coated the rings with some special magical oil loaned to me by the mechanic designed for this purpose and slipped both the part, ring clip, and wires back on, and took the car back to the mechanic. They tested it for vacuum and then charged it back up. In the little time that I have had the car back, it was blowing cold air once again.I must stress that I do not like to work on cars but am motivated by the possibility of saving $1000+ in labor costs for something that I am able to do at home. If this had failed any of the tests it would have gone back to the shop for a "proper" repair. So far it is working great.... knock on Formica...

Ac much better then the stock solenoid. Make sure you double check its the same one. I made the mistake of waiting to long to do the job before pulling the original out. Couldn't return the wrong one so I had to buy another.

UPDATE: Installed almost 3 months ago and still going strong as we enter July Florida heat & humidity. Wife is happy, happy, happy.Arrived on-time and worked like a charm. Wife and I are happy to have cold A/C again. A/C worked intermittently (blowing warm air way more often than cold) before replacement with the low side pressure staying around 65 psi and the high side just above 110 psi most of the time. Now getting 35 psi on the low side and 165 psi on the high side. Thermometer registering 55 degrees F while parked at idle and a chilly 48 degrees while driving. This is not really a DIY job. If you are not familiar with automotive A/C and don't have the proper tools (gauges/evacuation pump/snap ring pliers/etc.) do yourself a favor and find a shop that is willing to do the replacement for labor charge + refrigerant. You'll likely have to be a little persistent and agree to not have the work warranted once you find a shop that doesn't insist on replacing the entire compressor unit but if you are certain the valve is the issue your probably looking at a $150-200 (including the price of this valve) vs $600+ for a compressor replacement. If you have the tools and the knowledge this could fix your A/C for less than $50. As mentioned by the vendor and others - this is for the valve held in with a snap ring and NOT the bolt.

This part did the trick and saved the hassle and $$ of having to replace compressor. Do yourself a favor and get a snap ring plier if you don't have one. And some patience to calmly work in the "by design" of the tight space. But once this was in, the compressor sucked in new freon like it's final meal. And AC is blew colder than it ever had. However, it lasted about a year, then AC started doing the same thing. The warranty of course was gone, but RKX stood tall and replaced it for me for free. I just paid shipping. One thing I noticed when I took this first one out, is that you could hold the body of the valve, but the top plastic part would spin. But that wasn't the case when I originally installed. I don't think something under that much pressure should be able to spin. Anyway, the new one didn't.....and after installing this one the AC is cold as ever again.

Part was easy to replace was put in a 2015 Volkswagen beetle with a sanden compressor. After evacuating system only took about 15 minutes to replace part and recharge system. Everything worked as new. thank you for the feedback when I had gotten a hold of your company to make sure I had the right part.

I just got back to Florida from a cross-country road trip with this car just before some record breaking heat in Portland (117!) and my AC had been acceptable while running, but only marginal while sitting in 100 degree heat in NJ. Pressures had been about 60 on the low side and 150 on the high side, not great.I was able to install this in my driveway, only needed to remove the skid plate to get access. I have all the proper tools, but a prying tool is helpful to get it out once you have the snap ring removed - it's in there tight! The new one pushed right in, vacuumed down perfectly and recharged.... At 90 degrees out, the AC is so cold you can't really hold your hand in front of the vent. Pressure could be a bit lower on the low side, but I'll take it. 45 on the low side, 225 on the high. System is not overcharged b/c after just 340g into it, pressure was 50/200.Hopefully this lasts, but as easy as it is to replace.... I'll take this any day versus having to replace an entire compressor.

Great options to get the VW Jetta AC running cold again. High quality and can’t be beat. Don't settle for the other products out there.

Seems to work great, if it lasts more than a year I would update to 5 stars. No fault of the new part but the old one did not want to come out. Probably corrosion on the compressor housing. Had to use a pry bar and find a good place for leverage on the connector head. Pulled a vacuum for an hour and recharged with an 18oz can of 134a. Pressures are good now and it’s ice cold at idle. Will probably take it in for a more exact charge by weight soon.