{"product_id":"ac-compressor-control-valve-sanden-pxe16-pxe14-vw-golf-passat-tiguan-1k0820803-kh51","title":"AC Compressor Control Valve – Sanden PXE16 PXE14 VW Golf Passat Tiguan | OEM 1K0820803 KH51","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA\/C Compressor Control Valve — Sanden PXE16 \/ PXE14 | Volkswagen | OEM 1K0820803\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo Cold Air in Your VW? Fix the Compressor Valve — Not the Whole Unit.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWeak A\/C, warm air at idle, or no cooling at all on your Volkswagen? The control valve solenoid on Sanden PXE16 and PXE14 variable displacement compressors is the most common failure point — and it costs a fraction of a full compressor replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a direct replacement control valve for \u003cstrong\u003eSanden PXE16 and PXE14\u003c\/strong\u003e compressors used across the Volkswagen lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color:#fff9e6;border-left:4px solid #ffcc00;padding:15px;margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eImportant — Order by Visual Match:\u003c\/strong\u003e Always compare your existing valve with the product photos before ordering. The vehicle list is for reference only — compressor assemblies vary by production batch.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border:0;border-top:1px solid #eee;margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatible Compressors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSanden PXE16 \/ PXE14\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompressor OEM numbers: 1K0820803, 1K0820803E–S, 1K0820808B, 1K0820859 series, 2E0820803 series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eReference Vehicle Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVW Amarok, Beetle, Caravelle, Crafter, Golf, Jetta, Passat, Polo, Scirocco, Sharan, T5, Tiguan, Touareg, Touran — equipped with Sanden PXE16\/PXE14 compressors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border:0;border-top:1px solid #eee;margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Replace Just the Control Valve\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTargeted Fix:\u003c\/strong\u003e The solenoid is the primary failure point on PXE16\/PXE14 units — replace it before condemning the full compressor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect Fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matches the port geometry and connector of the original Sanden valve on VW platforms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMassive Savings:\u003c\/strong\u003e A replacement PXE compressor costs $400–$900+. This valve solves most failures for far less.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: My Golf\/Passat\/Tiguan A\/C works on highway but not at idle — is this the valve?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: That's a textbook control valve symptom. The solenoid fails to modulate displacement correctly at low RPM\/load, causing poor idle cooling while highway operation (higher compressor speed) masks the issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: The OEM number on my compressor is 1K0820803H — does this fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: If your compressor is in the 1K0820803 series and the valve visually matches the photos, yes. Always confirm by visual comparison.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Klifex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53498309247290,"sku":"KLKH51","price":57.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0944\/7207\/7626\/files\/6224046493_w640_h640_reguliruyuschij-klapan-kompressora.jpg?v=1779444000","url":"https:\/\/klifex.net\/products\/ac-compressor-control-valve-sanden-pxe16-pxe14-vw-golf-passat-tiguan-1k0820803-kh51","provider":"Klifex – Automotive Repair Kits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}