Hi,

 

Just been looking at compressors for my 2011 FL VRS TSI and I get 2 listed for my reg.

 

I think the following one will fit but on checking with local inde garage they aren't so sure?

 

https://www.carparts4less.co.uk/cp4l/c/Skoda_Octavia_2.0_2011/p/car-parts/air-conditioning1/car-cooling-parts-and-car-heating/car-compressor/?232440530&1&248835499bb754ed15c4c42153f41255f21db04f&000077

 

The other one listed is for a BWA engine and mines a CCZA.

 

https://www.carparts4less.co.uk/cp4l/c/Skoda_Octavia_2.0_2011/p/car-parts/air-conditioning1/car-cooling-parts-and-car-heating/car-compressor/?232440252&1&817f4d48aca5f40a1608cdb6d3917f41798c3eeb&000077

 

Can anyone confirm if either of these will fit or should I look elsewhere?

 

Many thanks

Your best bet is probably to read the part number off the sticker on the existing one - if that can be seen, and then ask your chosen parts supplier to assess compatibility with that exact number.  If that parts supplier isn't able to say for certain, move on to another supplier. 

I have a 2011 vRS CCZA.  The compressor looks a lot more like the first than the second but a confirmed response for part compatability would be better than my glance. 

 

I buy some stuff of ECP and CP4L but their part checkers are not that great esp for derivatives and multiple fitments and they almost never provide OEM codes or even the after market part code. A phone call would allow some further checking. 

 

 The part number plate on the compressor is very hard to see without an inspection mirror or bottom tray off.  My part number is 1K0 820 808A, believed to be original.

 

If you let the garage procure the part and fit you are covered for their mistakes or their suppliers!  If you supply you may well be liable for mistakes!

 

My compressor has whirred and whined for last 3 years but so far still operates.  What is the problem with yours?  Let us know how you go and what cost the job is.  There was a recent thread where someone has replaced themselves in conjunction with an AC place to evacuate and recharge on separate visits.

 

 

 

Edited 16 February, 20197 yr by TheClient

Thanks for advice;

 

My local inde garage have been checking VIN with ECP but cannot confirm match so risk is with me if I supply as you say.

 

The ECP fitment details includes

Compressor ID 6SEU14C

and VIN From 1Z-4-000 001

and my VIN has 1Z5 in it and my part has 1KO 820 808A and 6SEU14C written on it so it should match imo.

 

AC was tested in 2017 and compressor was not keeping charge after regass so replacement was advised back then.

 

I only do short trips so I have lived with invonvenience but want it fixed now.

 

Getting car serviced tomorrow so will talk to garage about it.

Edited 24 February, 20197 yr by GreyTSI
Added photo

To get from the full VIN, to the format you show from ECP (and what you'll see on ETKA lists), you need to replace the 9th and 11th characters of the full VIN with dashes. Then compare what remains.   Tenth character, in between the dashes, is model year, so yours will definitely be higher than 4 as from 2010 they went to letters, A for MY2010, then 2011=B, etc.

 

For your engine (CCZA code?) It should be the same part number as suggested above by TheClient, according to lists shown here: https://skoda.7zap.com/en/cz/octavia/oct/2011-663/2/260-260010/  If your engine code is different, just look at the relevant lines where your engine code does appear.

Edited 24 February, 20197 yr by Wino

Part number is surprisingly easy to read with a poundshop mirror on a stick, the part number is in large bold font on a contrasting background.

 

Garages always default to needs a new compressor when they dont know what is wrong because it will bring them the most profit on the part, it would not be my first suspect for a leak, you should have the system vacuum and pressure tested by an aircon specialist with UV dye testing equipment.

I see you managed to photograph it after my last post, including getting a match with the 6SEU14C

 

  I agree with J.R. though, that the compressor isn't the most likely spot for a leak at all.  @GreyTSI Are you sure it wasn't the condenser that your garage suggested needed replacing?

Edited 24 February, 20197 yr by Wino

Technician report says retrieved an AC system pressure too low related error code from Ecu, after AC service 225 retrieved refilled 550 gas, system remained in-operational, after further investigation tech reported lack of pressure build up in the AC system, would need to eliminate the AC compressor before any further investigation. 

 

What do you think - Should I take to a different garage maybe? 

33 minutes ago, GreyTSI said:

lack of pressure build up in the AC system

OK, that sounds slightly different to the "compressor was not keeping charge after regass" you mentioned before, which @J.R. and I both interpreted as a leaking system.

Now it sounds a bit more like his problem, where everything seemed OK mechanically and electrically, but the compressor simply wasn't doing any compressing.

 

Know anyone local with VCDS who could look at system pressure and compressor shutoff codes?

 

My Chinese compressor is still doing the business, no loss of refrigerant pressure yet.

 

After stripping, cleaning and blowing out the old one I'm convinced it was 100% in perfect condition albeit I had no idea of why it wasn't working, then when removing the swash plate and pistons it exploded into hundreds of pieces all of which picked up dirt, **** n bullets and needed an octopus to re-assemble, I decided life was too short and binned the lot, it will have to remain a mystery!