CITROEN C3 VTR PLUS AIR CON COMPRESSOR/PUMP 9670318880 2010-2016

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Genuine used Citroën C3 II VTR+ air conditioning compressor / A/C pump, suitable for selected C3 Mk2 vehicles equipped with the corresponding Sanden air-conditioning system.

The compressor is driven by the engine auxiliary belt and circulates refrigerant through the vehicle’s air-conditioning system to provide cabin cooling.

Part Number: 9670318880

PSA OE Number: 96 703 188 80

Part Type: Air Conditioning Compressor / A/C Pump

Compressor Family: Sanden SD6C12

Voltage: 12V

Pulley: 6-Groove / 6PK

Pulley Diameter: Approx. 119 mm

Position: Engine Bay / Auxiliary Belt Drive

Manufacturer: Citroën / PSA application

Condition: Genuine Used Part

Compatibility – Expanded & Double-Checked

Citroën C3 II / Mk2 (SC_)

* Approximately 2009–2016

* 3-door/5-door specification as applicable to market

* VTR+

* Other trim levels using the same compressor specification

Documented C3 II applications for the 9670318880 / SD6C12 compressor family include selected:

Petrol

* 1.1

* 1.4

* 1.6 VTi

* 1.6 VTi 120 – EP6C / 5FS confirmed application

Diesel

* Selected 1.4 HDi/e-HDi

* Selected 1.6 HDi/e-HDi applications

Petrol/LPG

* Selected 1.4 applications

The exact compressor fitted can vary according to engine code, production date and air-conditioning specification, so the OE number must be checked rather than relying solely on engine capacity.

Confirmed Donor Example

A used genuine 9670318880 compressor is specifically documented from:

Citroën C3 II

* Year: 2010

* Engine: 1.6 VTi 120

* Capacity: 1598cc

* Power: 88 kW / 120 HP

* Engine Code: EP6C (5FS)

* Petrol

* 5-speed manual gearbox

This provides direct confirmation of the OE number on a C3 II petrol application.

Wider Vehicle Applications

The 9670318880 compressor/OE family is also associated with selected PSA vehicles including:

* Citroën C3 Picasso

* Citroën Berlingo B9

* Citroën DS3

* Peugeot 207

* Peugeot 207 SW

* Peugeot Partner

Broader Sanden SD6C12 cross-reference catalogues also associate this compressor family with additional Citroën and Peugeot applications.

Important: This does NOT mean the compressor will fit every engine or every version of these models. Compressor type, pulley, mounting, pipe connections and OE number must match.

Cross-Reference / Related OE Numbers

The 9670318880 compressor family is cross-referenced with several PSA numbers, including:

* 9670318880

* 96 703 188 80

* 9659875780

* 9651910980

* 9678656080

* 9671216280

* 6453QJ

* 6453QK

* 6453WK

* 6453WL

* 6453ZZ

These numbers may represent related, superseded or specification-dependent compressor applications.

Do not assume every cross-reference is automatically interchangeable. The physical compressor specification should always be compared with the original unit.

Technical Information

The air-conditioning compressor is one of the main mechanical components of the vehicle’s climate-control system.

Its function is to compress and circulate refrigerant through the A/C circuit.

The compressor is driven from the engine’s auxiliary belt. When the air-conditioning system requests cooling, the compressor operates to increase refrigerant pressure and move refrigerant through the condenser, expansion system and evaporator.

For the SD6C12 specification associated with this OE number, aftermarket technical catalogues document:

* Compressor Type: SD6C12

* Voltage: 12V

* Pulley: 6-rib

* Pulley Diameter: approximately 119 mm

* Oil Type: PAG 46 on corresponding replacement specifications

* Refrigerant: R134a on relevant original applications

Replacement specifications can differ according to manufacturer and later refrigerant applications, so always service the vehicle according to its original A/C specification.

Air Conditioning System Information

The complete A/C system includes:

* Compressor

* Condenser

* Receiver/drier

* Expansion valve

* Evaporator

* Refrigerant pipes

* Pressure sensors

* Auxiliary drive belt

* Climate-control electronics

* Refrigerant and compressor oil

A lack of cold air therefore does not automatically mean the compressor is faulty.

Common Symptoms / Reasons for Replacement

A failing compressor may cause:

* Air conditioning not producing cold air

* Weak or intermittent cooling

* Compressor not operating correctly

* Abnormal rattling or grinding noises

* Pulley or bearing noise

* Refrigerant leakage around the compressor

* Compressor seizure

* Excessive auxiliary-belt noise

* A/C pressure faults

* Compressor control fault

* Damage following contamination of the A/C system

Important Diagnostic Information

Before replacing the compressor, the A/C system should be professionally diagnosed.

Check:

* Refrigerant quantity and pressure

* Refrigerant leaks

* Compressor electrical connection

* Compressor control valve

* Pressure sensor

* Auxiliary drive belt

* Condenser

* Expansion valve

* A/C fuses and electrical supply

* Climate-control fault codes

If the previous compressor has suffered internal mechanical failure, contamination may be present throughout the refrigerant circuit.

In this situation, simply installing another compressor without cleaning the system can damage the replacement unit.

Installation / A/C System Service

Air-conditioning work should be carried out by a suitably qualified technician with appropriate refrigerant recovery and charging equipment.

Before installing a replacement compressor, the technician should determine why the original unit failed.

Depending on the type of failure, it may be necessary to:

* Flush the A/C circuit

* Replace the receiver/drier

* Inspect or replace the expansion valve

* Inspect the condenser

* Replace contaminated components

* Fit new sealing O-rings

* Check compressor oil quantity

* Evacuate the system

* Recharge with the correct refrigerant quantity

Replacement compressor manufacturers specifically warn that the system should be flushed and the drier replaced where required when changing a failed compressor.

Programming / Coding

No programming or ECU coding is normally required for a like-for-like A/C compressor replacement.

However, the A/C system must be correctly evacuated and recharged after installation.

Any stored air-conditioning fault codes should also be checked and cleared after the repair where appropriate.

Important Compatibility Note

Please compare your original compressor before ordering.

Check:

* 9670318880 / 96 703 188 80

* Compressor manufacturer/type

* Sanden SD6C12 specification

* Pulley diameter

* Number of pulley grooves

* Electrical connector

* Compressor mounting points

* Refrigerant pipe connections

* Engine code

* Vehicle production date

Citroën C3 II vehicles can use different A/C compressors depending on engine and specification.

Matching the OE number and compressor configuration is considerably more reliable than purchasing solely by “Citroën C3 2010–2016”.

Condition

Genuine used Citroën / PSA part.

As a used engine-bay component, the compressor may show normal cosmetic marks, dirt, oxidation and other signs of previous installation.

Please inspect the listing photographs carefully and compare the part number, pulley, mounting points and pipe connections with your original compressor before ordering.

An ideal genuine replacement for a faulty, noisy, leaking or damaged Citroën C3 II air-conditioning compressor, provided OE number and compressor specification match.