I ended up buying one of these, because of the amount of smoke, I didn't trust the old one, and I couldn't get a reconditioned one in the UK for my particular car. Shipping over a new one from the USA would hurt, so I've gone with this. I don't imagine it will last as well as an OEM version though, as I'm not entirely convinced it is genuine. Zexel is an OEM on some parts though. Who knows. Seems to be built well though:
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7 votes
I owned it ONE day when the AC stopped working. The compressor was an original Zexel.
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The brand is registered in Japan. Official website: https://www.bosch.com.
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Currently there are 2 reviews and 7 votes. Average rating — 2 out of 5. Vote balance: 2 up, 5 down.
Users also evaluated the qualities of ZEXEL AC compressor:
- Cooling performance - cabin gets cold quickly and stays stable - rated negatively. 1 point out of 5.
- Noise - loud clicking or whine when a/c is on signals trouble - rated positively. 5 points out of 5.
- Engagement - a/c engages reliably without frequent cycling off - rated positively. 5 points out of 5.
AC compressor ZEXEL in car-specific ratings
See which car brands and models owners choose ZEXEL AC compressor for. Below are car-specific ratings where this part is in the Top-3:
- ZEXEL ranked #1 in AC compressor ratings for: Subaru Forester .