A/C Compressor Control Valve — Sanden SD7C16 / PXE16 / PXE13 | VW, Audi, Citroen, Peugeot
No Cold Air? Fix Your A/C Without Replacing the Whole Compressor.
Weak cooling, warm air at idle, or erratic A/C on your VW, Audi, Citroen, or Peugeot? The compressor control valve (solenoid) is the most common and most affordable failure point on variable displacement compressors. Replacing it restores full cooling capacity without a costly compressor swap.
This is a direct replacement solenoid valve for Sanden SD7C16, PXE16, and PXE13 variable displacement A/C compressors.
Important — Order by Visual Match: Always compare your existing valve with the product photos before ordering. The vehicle list is for reference only — visual confirmation ensures the correct fit.
Compatible Compressors
- Sanden SD7C16 (SD7C161303F, SD7C161305F)
- Sanden PXE16
- Sanden PXE13
- Compressor OEM numbers: 1K0820803, 1K0820803S, 1K0820803Q, 1K820859F
Reference Vehicle Applications
Audi A3; VW Golf GTI, Jetta, Passat, Tiguan, Touran; Citroen C4, C5, C6, Berlingo; Peugeot 307, 308, 407, 607.
Why Replace Just the Control Valve
- Targeted Fix: The solenoid is the most common failure point — replacing it is far cheaper than a new compressor.
- Direct Fit: Matches the connector and port geometry of the original Sanden SD7C16/PXE16/PXE13 valve.
- Major Savings: New compressors cost $400–$900+. This valve solves most A/C failures for a fraction of that.
FAQ
Q: My A/C cools fine at highway speed but not at idle — is this the valve?
A: Classic control valve symptom. The solenoid fails to modulate displacement at low RPM, causing poor cooling at idle while masking the problem at higher engine speeds.
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Orders ship within 1–2 business days.
Standard delivery:
- USA: Some items ship from our US warehouse and arrive within 3 business days.
- USA-EU: 10–21 business days
- Worldwide: 14–30 business days
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