AC compressor OEM Honda or Denso

So the Denso (Passat) will bolt right up and hoses will work fine. I only got about 1oz of oil out of the drain (fill) hole and none from the ports. There is only about 1/4" in the cup--I'd estimate less than 1oz. Book calls for around 4oz which I will put in before install.

Just for the record, the original OEM is Denso and the W12 uses part number 471-1392 which also has the correct amount of oil in it already!

You have to lookup the valve online based upon your make/model of the A/C compressor. VW will only sell the whole compressor as a replacement. A full vacuum and refill process will be needed.

I too just got a new one from Rockauto. Denso is the OEM manufacturer and I felt it more worth it than trying to rebuild. The 924S is blowing cold now after the r134a conversion.

denso compressor 100%, you’ll end replacing that uac in a year if you get it

When I replaced the AC compressor in my E92 I went with a Denso. Just so happened that the original i pulled out was a Denso as well with BMW badging so I would go that route.

initial released comp by denso - low drag seals resulted in premature shaft bearing failure 2nd release revised denso - w/continued premature shaft bearing failure 3rd release "Sanden" & shaft bearing failure significantly reduced...

The AC compressor exploded around 120k miles and that was a $1400 repair and that is the biggest failure so far I have had.

Took my 2017 Hatchback in two weeks ago, they replaced the compressor under warranty. AC lasted a week before blowing hot air again. Brought it back, now they say the evaporator needs to be replaced for $2100.

In my situation, at 3 years and 33k miles my AC compressor when out with a leak (very well known issue). It was not covered by the 3 year 30k warranty and Honda quoted me $3k+ to fix. I said no and went to a third-party repair place that fixed it for $1,700.