The clutch on the AC compressor is growling away in wet weather.

 

Rather than replace the entire compressor unit I'd rather save a few quid and just replace the clutch. However, as with all these things, there's a few OEM numbers to choose from. Any idea how best to get the correct one?

 

Car is an '09 Octavia vRS TDI CR estate.

 

Thanks!

I would be very surprised if your vehicle has a clutch on the A/C pulley.

 

To answer your question you will need to get the OEM part number of your compressor, its written on a foil label together with the manufacturer 'Sanden etc) on the underside, easily read by removing the undertray or using a mirror.

 

With that number I suspect you will find that you dont have a clutch, otherwise look for any wiring connectors to the pump, if the cable goes to the back of the pulley then you are correct, if it goes to the rear of the pump then you have a clutchless pump, I believe all the MK2's had them fitted but could be wrong.

Great, thanks. I'm only going by what my garage has said – I've not physically checked.

 

I'll have a look.

Many of them are 15 years behind the times.