Universal Air EX10514C A/C Compressor Control Valve

Compressor Control Valve for OE-Style A/C Repair

The Universal Air EX10514C compressor control valve is an OE-style replacement for vehicles using a variable-displacement A/C compressor. It is used to restore proper compressor regulation when the original valve no longer maintains stable cabin cooling.

Compatible with a wide range of Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Volkswagen, Land Rover, Chevrolet, GMC, Chrysler, and select other applications, this compressor control valve supports direct-fit A/C service on many import and domestic platforms.

Key Features

• Universal Air Compressor Control Valve, part number EX10514C
• OE replacement for variable A/C compressor control valve applications
• Used in many Audi A4, A6, Q5, and S4/S5 applications
• Also listed for BMW 328i, 335i, M3, X1, and Z4 applications
• Fits select Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Volkswagen, Land Rover, Chevrolet, GMC, and Chrysler models
• Supports compressor regulation in systems using Denso 6SEU16C compressor replacement applications where noted

Detailed Description

The EX10514C is a compressor control valve for A/C systems that rely on electronic compressor output control rather than a traditional on/off clutch cycle. It is commonly used on Audi A6 Quattro, BMW 335i, Mercedes-Benz S550, Porsche Panamera, and Volkswagen Touareg applications, along with many other listed vehicles. If your A/C system is showing weak cooling, inconsistent vent temperatures, or compressor control issues, this valve is the service part used to address that condition at the compressor level.

This part number, EX10514C, appears across multiple OE replacement applications from 2000 through 2018, including Audi A4 Quattro, BMW 128i, Mercedes-Benz ML350, Porsche 911, and Volkswagen Golf R. Review the fitment notes carefully, especially where the listing specifies OE Denso 6SEU16C compressor replacement or “with diode” / “without diode” requirements.

What It Is Used For

• Restoring A/C compressor control when cooling output becomes inconsistent
• Addressing warm air from vents caused by compressor regulation problems
• Correcting cycling or pressure-control faults in variable-displacement compressors
• Replacing a worn control valve during compressor service
• Supporting OE-style repair on listed Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Volkswagen, Land Rover, Chevrolet, GMC, and Chrysler vehicles

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify compressor type, connector style, and any diode requirement before installation. Several applications in the fitment list specify OE Denso 6SEU16C compressor replacement, while others note with diode or without diode. Confirm the vehicle year, make, model, and compressor configuration against the listing before ordering. Professional A/C service procedures are recommended, including proper evacuation and recharge after repair.

Quality Assurance

Universal Air EX10514C is cataloged as an OE replacement compressor control valve for the listed applications. No warranty information was provided in the product data.