Universal Air CO4574 A/C Compressor

Universal Air CO4574 Sanden PXE16 Compressor

The Universal Air CO4574 is a Sanden PXE16 compressor assembly for select Volkswagen and Audi applications. It is built for vehicles that use the Sanden PXE16 platform, including Volkswagen Beetle, Golf, Jetta, Passat, R32, Beetle Cabrio, and Audi TT RS Quattro fitments.

Key Features

• Sanden PXE16 compressor assembly replacement
• Direct-fit application coverage for select Volkswagen and Audi models
• Fits multiple model years across the 2005-2014 range
• Part number CO4574 for ordering and catalog lookup
• Compatible with A/C compressor replacement service on PXE16-equipped vehicles

Fitment Details

• Fits 2012-2014 Volkswagen Beetle, N/A; Sanden Replacement; Sanden PXE16 Compressor Assembly
• Fits 2006-2008 Volkswagen Beetle, N/A; Sanden Replacement; Sanden PXE16 Compressor Assembly
• Fits 2010-2014 Volkswagen Golf, N/A; Sanden PXE16 Compressor Assembly
• Fits 2010-2014 Volkswagen Jetta, N/A; Sanden Replacement; Sanden PXE16 Compressor Assembly
• Fits 2006-2008 Volkswagen Jetta, N/A; Sanden Replacement; Sanden PXE16 Compressor Assembly
• Fits 2012-2014 Volkswagen Passat, N/A; Sanden PXE16 Compressor Assembly
• Fits 2012-2013 Audi TT RS Quattro, N/A; Sanden Replacement; Sanden PXE16 Compressor Assembly
• Fits 2009-2011 Volkswagen Beetle, N/A; Sanden PXE16 Compressor Assembly
• Fits 2010 Volkswagen Beetle Cabrio, N/A; Sanden PXE16 Compressor Assembly
• Fits 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, N/A; Sanden PXE16 Compressor Assembly
• Fits 2005 Volkswagen Jetta, N/A; Sanden PXE16 Compressor Assembly
• Fits 2008 Volkswagen R32, N/A; Sanden PXE16 Compressor Assembly

What This Compressor Helps Address

• Loss of cabin cooling from a worn or failed A/C compressor
• Noisy compressor operation in PXE16-equipped systems
• Refrigerant circulation problems that reduce A/C performance
• Compressor replacement needs on Volkswagen Beetle and Volkswagen Jetta platforms
• Service replacement for Audi TT RS Quattro and other PXE16 applications

Installation Notes

Verify the vehicle’s compressor platform and match the part number CO4574 before installation. Confirm the application against the existing Sanden PXE16 unit on the vehicle, especially on Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Passat, and Volkswagen Beetle models. This part cross-references Sanden PXE16 applications for the same vehicle coverage.

Quality Assurance

Universal Air identifies this unit as a Sanden PXE16 compressor assembly replacement for the listed applications. Use the confirmed fitment data above to match the compressor to the vehicle before service.