ACTECmax AC Compressor A/C Control Solenoid Valve SANDEN PXE14 PXE16 for VW Jetta Golf

After a frustrating fiasco with a cheaper unit here on amazon, I finally ordered this solenoid for my 2013 vw passat tdi se. My dealer wanted an arm and a leg to repair my AC. Of course thanks to old YouTube and gracious people that share their experiences with the rest of us. I was able to conclude that this was the culprit causing my AC to work on/off. I am glad I didn't listen to the stealership. $1700 they wanted for a new compressor and other unnecessary crap. $25 later in parts, $150 in tools, and here I am in sunny and humid florida with my AC running perfect! I will post an update in about a year or so. So far the difference between this part and the cheaper one available in amazon is like night and day. The cheaper one leak right away. As I was charging my system with refrigerant. This unit, I noticed the quality right away. And when I put it in the compressor, it snap in place very nice and secure. I recommend the part for those of you who dont mind getting your hands dirty and doing alittle research to fix your own vehicle.

Was fairly easy to install hardest part was removing old valve I left a little pressure in system to aid in removing it. Probably not best idea it was only 10 psi left in system when it released it shot out old valve and little oil scared me lol but probably helped clear out the bore of any foreign dust dirt. Installed new valve easily and vacuumed down system recharged and enjoyed ice cold air.

After about 3 weeks of a/c working good, I'm back to square one. valve only work for a few weeks .

Better than a complete compressor replacement

Works as expected, but, be prepared to do it again. Seems to be a VW thing.(12 JSW TDI)

Worked as advertised. FYI: This one looked very different that the Solenoid that was removed, but after some research, I found that it was compatible. The new (longer) style seems to work much better than the old one ever did. (See the image that I've attached for reference)

The part came ok but it was promised on a day delivery but came very late

Got this because of the price and reviews. Looked good when I got it nice presentation. Fit just fine into the AC compressor. Filled system with freon and it worked drove it for 20 min and turnedthe cart off and then came back an hour later to run to the store thinking I could have cold air. Nope not today was ticked! Wondered if the seal was bad and lost the freon. Nope was full and sitting at 103 psi on the high and low side. The valve had died lost $10 in freon. Had to order a RKK valve double the price but put that in it worked and is still working 2 weeks later and we have been 106 for the last week and working great with the better quality one in. Don't waste the money just buy the quality one, for sure if you are having it done some place else.

Todo perfecto ya funciona mi aire acondicionado.

Good. Good solution not to pay for a whole compressor

Bon produit ok pour vw tiguan 2008

This was exactly what I was needing. Mechanics said I needed a new AC compressor. I was able to have local mechanic remove my refrigerant from the system, I removed the solenoid (need a pair of snap ring pliers) installed this one and then had my system refilled and it’s better than ever! Ice cold in about 30 seconds! Couldn’t be happier Try this before replacing ac compressor

Exact match to what was in the car. Common failure on VW compressors. Car would take up to 5 min to get cold air. After replacement it was instant. So far so good. Definitely worth it instead of compressor replacement. As long as the system wasn't low on refrigerant before this should fix your problem