Reviews of Nissens AC compressor

If the compressor is bad order the Nissens, not UAC or GPD. If you are getting rid of the car just put cheap parts in it. If youre keeping it, get something that will last.

As others said, it’s an AC system, not just a compressor. Have the system inspected and pressure tested to see what the issue really is.

There are easy ways to check if the compressor is engaging. Look down in your engine bay at the compressor and set up your phone to record it operating. Start the car, turn the AC on then off, in then off. Watch the video and see if you can tell if the clutch is engaging and spinning the outermost pulley. If the magnetic clutch is clicking and the wheel is not moving, likely the compressor.

I just had my AC system totally replaced on a 2003 BMW. Parts were $800 and install from a local trusted mechanic (HCOL area) was $820. I would have done it myself but didn’t want to mess with taking off all the lines and cleaning them. So nice to have AC again during this heat wave.

I just replaced my AC Compressor on my VW Beetle with a Nissens from RockAuto. I also had the Dryer and Expansion Valve replaced, it works perfect now.

Last year I changed: the compressor (NISSENS 89292), the condenser and the AC Cooling Fan Resistor (OE Kia).

Auto AC compressor with slow leak was replaced with a new Nissens unit. New drier installed, system properly evacuated and charged with factory 134a fill. System tested perfectly. Shortly thereafter, AC non-operable. Static pressure still tests fine, but compressor doesn’t kick on when called. Visual inspection reveals clutch cover missing along with one of six rubber inserts

I recently bought a brand new AC system for my 2005 Iveco Daily - new hoses, condenser, compressor, dryer, etc. and had it installed and regassed by my mechanic. The AC worked for a while but then stopped working. Turns out one of the hoses had a leak, so bought a replacement for that. I still used the car for a couple of weeks before I was able to get the new part delivered. During that time I found that the new AC belt had fully disintegrated. When I got back to the mechanic they found that the new AC Compressor has seized! Compressor is a Nissens 89329.

I've fitted Nissens AC parts regularly at work without having the customers come back. The only time I had a problem with them was when I fitted a Nissens AC compressor to my beater rally BMW and then first absolutely beat the shit out of the car over small mountain passes for a couple days with hitting the redline all the time and then driving on into 110°F weather. It still cooled just fine but started to rattle like a tin can full of gravel within a week of installing it. It got replaced under warranty no questions asked so I can't really complain though.