{"product_id":"citroen-c3-vtr-plus-air-con-compressor-pump-9670318880-2010-2016","title":"CITROEN C3 VTR PLUS AIR CON COMPRESSOR\/PUMP 9670318880 2010-2016","description":"\u003cp\u003e#loc4\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eGenuine 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe compressor is driven by the engine auxiliary belt and circulates refrigerant through the vehicle’s air-conditioning system to provide cabin cooling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart Number: 9670318880\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePSA OE Number: 96 703 188 80\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart Type: Air Conditioning Compressor \/ A\/C Pump\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompressor Family: Sanden SD6C12\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVoltage: 12V\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePulley: 6-Groove \/ 6PK\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePulley Diameter: Approx. 119 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePosition: Engine Bay \/ Auxiliary Belt Drive\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eManufacturer: Citroën \/ PSA application\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition: Genuine Used Part\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompatibility – Expanded \u0026amp; Double-Checked\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCitroën C3 II \/ Mk2 (SC_)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Approximately 2009–2016\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* 3-door\/5-door specification as applicable to market\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* VTR+\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Other trim levels using the same compressor specification\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDocumented C3 II applications for the 9670318880 \/ SD6C12 compressor family include selected:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePetrol\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e* 1.1\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* 1.4\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* 1.6 VTi\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* 1.6 VTi 120 – EP6C \/ 5FS confirmed application\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiesel\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Selected 1.4 HDi\/e-HDi\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Selected 1.6 HDi\/e-HDi applications\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePetrol\/LPG\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Selected 1.4 applications\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eConfirmed Donor Example\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA used genuine 9670318880 compressor is specifically documented from:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCitroën C3 II\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Year: 2010\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Engine: 1.6 VTi 120\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Capacity: 1598cc\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Power: 88 kW \/ 120 HP\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Engine Code: EP6C (5FS)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Petrol\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* 5-speed manual gearbox\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis provides direct confirmation of the OE number on a C3 II petrol application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWider Vehicle Applications\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 9670318880 compressor\/OE family is also associated with selected PSA vehicles including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Citroën C3 Picasso\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Citroën Berlingo B9\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Citroën DS3\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Peugeot 207\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Peugeot 207 SW\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Peugeot Partner\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBroader Sanden SD6C12 cross-reference catalogues also associate this compressor family with additional Citroën and Peugeot applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eImportant: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCross-Reference \/ Related OE Numbers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 9670318880 compressor family is cross-referenced with several PSA numbers, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e* 9670318880\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* 96 703 188 80\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* 9659875780\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* 9651910980\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* 9678656080\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* 9671216280\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* 6453QJ\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* 6453QK\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* 6453WK\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* 6453WL\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* 6453ZZ\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese numbers may represent related, superseded or specification-dependent compressor applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDo not assume every cross-reference is automatically interchangeable. The physical compressor specification should always be compared with the original unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTechnical Information\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe air-conditioning compressor is one of the main mechanical components of the vehicle’s climate-control system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts function is to compress and circulate refrigerant through the A\/C circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the SD6C12 specification associated with this OE number, aftermarket technical catalogues document:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Compressor Type: SD6C12\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Voltage: 12V\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Pulley: 6-rib\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Pulley Diameter: approximately 119 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Oil Type: PAG 46 on corresponding replacement specifications\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Refrigerant: R134a on relevant original applications\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eReplacement specifications can differ according to manufacturer and later refrigerant applications, so always service the vehicle according to its original A\/C specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAir Conditioning System Information\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe complete A\/C system includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Compressor\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Condenser\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Receiver\/drier\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Expansion valve\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Evaporator\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Refrigerant pipes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Pressure sensors\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Auxiliary drive belt\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Climate-control electronics\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Refrigerant and compressor oil\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA lack of cold air therefore does not automatically mean the compressor is faulty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCommon Symptoms \/ Reasons for Replacement\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA failing compressor may cause:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Air conditioning not producing cold air\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Weak or intermittent cooling\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Compressor not operating correctly\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Abnormal rattling or grinding noises\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Pulley or bearing noise\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Refrigerant leakage around the compressor\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Compressor seizure\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Excessive auxiliary-belt noise\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* A\/C pressure faults\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Compressor control fault\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Damage following contamination of the A\/C system\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eImportant Diagnostic Information\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBefore replacing the compressor, the A\/C system should be professionally diagnosed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Refrigerant quantity and pressure\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Refrigerant leaks\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Compressor electrical connection\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Compressor control valve\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Pressure sensor\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Auxiliary drive belt\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Condenser\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Expansion valve\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* A\/C fuses and electrical supply\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Climate-control fault codes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf the previous compressor has suffered internal mechanical failure, contamination may be present throughout the refrigerant circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this situation, simply installing another compressor without cleaning the system can damage the replacement unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstallation \/ A\/C System Service\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAir-conditioning work should be carried out by a suitably qualified technician with appropriate refrigerant recovery and charging equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBefore installing a replacement compressor, the technician should determine why the original unit failed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDepending on the type of failure, it may be necessary to:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Flush the A\/C circuit\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Replace the receiver\/drier\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Inspect or replace the expansion valve\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Inspect the condenser\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Replace contaminated components\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Fit new sealing O-rings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Check compressor oil quantity\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Evacuate the system\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Recharge with the correct refrigerant quantity\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eReplacement compressor manufacturers specifically warn that the system should be flushed and the drier replaced where required when changing a failed compressor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eProgramming \/ Coding\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo programming or ECU coding is normally required for a like-for-like A\/C compressor replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eHowever, the A\/C system must be correctly evacuated and recharged after installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAny stored air-conditioning fault codes should also be checked and cleared after the repair where appropriate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eImportant Compatibility Note\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease compare your original compressor before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e* 9670318880 \/ 96 703 188 80\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Compressor manufacturer\/type\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Sanden SD6C12 specification\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Pulley diameter\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Number of pulley 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