Universal Air EX9441C A/C Expansion Valve
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Universal Air EX9441C A/C Expansion Valve

Brand Universal Air EX9441C
Product line Block Expansion Valve
Fits Jaguar, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Volkswagen · 103 vehicles

Block expansion valve. Regulates refrigerant flow in the A/C system.

Universal Air HVAC flow restrictor for air conditioning service.

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Block Expansion Valve for Classic A/C Service

Universal Air EX9441C is a block expansion valve for automotive air conditioning systems that use this style of A/C flow restrictor. It is listed for a wide range of BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar, and Volkswagen Vanagon applications, including several dealer-installed A/C setups and older-style systems.

Key Features

  • Block expansion valve for A/C refrigerant flow control
  • Fits select 1980-1993 BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar, and Volkswagen models
  • Application-specific coverage for old style and dealer-installed A/C systems
  • Direct replacement part number EX9441C
  • Compatible with multiple vintage European vehicle platforms

Fitment Details

  • Fits 1993 Jaguar XJRS, N/A, Block Expansion Valve
  • Fits 1988-1993 Mercedes-Benz 300SE, N/A, Block Expansion Valve
  • Fits 1991-1992 BMW 318i, N/A, with Dealer Installed A/C; From VIN # 169395; Old Style; Block Expansion Valve
  • Fits 1984-1985 BMW 318i, N/A, with Dealer Installed A/C; From VIN # 169395; Old Style; Block Expansion Valve
  • Fits 1991-1992 BMW 325i, N/A, with Dealer Installed A/C; From VIN # 169395; Old Style; Block Expansion Valve
  • Fits 1982-1992 Jaguar Vanden Plas, N/A, Block Expansion Valve
  • Fits 1991 BMW 318is, N/A, with Dealer Installed A/C; From VIN # 169395; Old Style; Block Expansion Valve
  • Fits 1987-1991 BMW 325is, N/A, with Dealer Installed A/C; From VIN # 169395; Old Style; Block Expansion Valve
  • Fits 1988-1991 BMW 325iX, N/A, with Dealer Installed A/C; From VIN # 169395; Old Style; Block Expansion Valve
  • Fits 1988-1991 BMW M3, N/A, with Dealer Installed A/C; From VIN # 169395; Old Style; Block Expansion Valve
  • Fits 1988-1991 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL, N/A, Block Expansion Valve
  • Fits 1991 Mercedes-Benz 350SD, N/A, Block Expansion Valve
  • Fits 1990-1991 Mercedes-Benz 350SDL, N/A, Block Expansion Valve
  • Fits 1986-1991 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL, N/A, Block Expansion Valve
  • Fits 1986-1991 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC, N/A, Block Expansion Valve
  • Fits 1986-1991 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL, N/A, Block Expansion Valve
  • Fits 1986-1991 Volkswagen Vanagon, N/A, Block Expansion Valve
  • Fits 1987-1990 BMW 325i, N/A, Block Expansion Valve
  • Fits 1987-1988 Jaguar XJ6, N/A, Block Expansion Valve
  • Fits 1986-1987 BMW 325e, N/A, with Dealer Installed A/C; From VIN # 169395; Old Style; Block Expansion Valve
  • Fits 1986-1987 BMW 325es, N/A, with Dealer Installed A/C; From VIN # 169395; Old Style; Block Expansion Valve
  • Fits 1986-1987 Mercedes-Benz 300SDL, N/A, Block Expansion Valve
  • Fits 1982-1985 Mercedes-Benz 300D, N/A, Block Expansion Valve
  • Fits 1981-1985 Mercedes-Benz 300SD, N/A, Block Expansion Valve
  • Fits 1984-1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SE, N/A, Block Expansion Valve
  • Fits 1984-1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SEC, N/A, Block Expansion Valve
  • Fits 1984-1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL, N/A, Block Expansion Valve
  • Fits 1982-1983 Mercedes-Benz 380SEC, N/A, Block Expansion Valve
  • Fits 1981-1983 Mercedes-Benz 380SEL, N/A, Block Expansion Valve
  • Fits 1980-1981 Mercedes-Benz 300D, N/A, From VIN # 181804; Block Expansion Valve

What It Helps Address

  • Weak or inconsistent cabin cooling
  • Improper refrigerant metering through the evaporator circuit
  • A/C performance issues on older BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar, and Vanagon systems
  • Service needs on dealer-installed or old-style A/C layouts
  • Replacement of a worn block expansion valve during HVAC repair

Installation Notes

Verify the vehicle year, make, model, and VIN break before ordering, especially on BMW applications with dealer-installed A/C and old-style systems. Confirm the existing valve style and refrigerant circuit layout before installation. Part number EX9441C is listed for specific vintage applications, including BMW 325i, Mercedes-Benz 300SE, and Jaguar Vanden Plas.

Quality Assurance

Universal Air EX9441C is cataloged as a block expansion valve for defined OE-style applications across select European vehicles. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

Related reading

This part fits 103 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
YearMakeModelPositionNotes
1993JaguarXJRSN/ABlock Expansion Valve
1993Mercedes-Benz300SEN/ABlock Expansion Valve
1992BMW318iN/Awith Dealer Installed A/C; From VIN # 169395; Old Style; Block Expansion Valve
1992BMW325iN/Awith Dealer Installed A/C; From VIN # 169395; Old Style; Block Expansion Valve
1992JaguarVanden PlasN/ABlock Expansion Valve
1992Mercedes-Benz300SEN/ABlock Expansion Valve
1991BMW318iN/Awith Dealer Installed A/C; From VIN # 169395; Old Style; Block Expansion Valve
1991BMW318isN/Awith Dealer Installed A/C; From VIN # 169395; Old Style; Block Expansion Valve
1991BMW325iN/Awith Dealer Installed A/C; From VIN # 169395; Old Style; Block Expansion Valve
1991BMW325isN/Awith Dealer Installed A/C; From VIN # 169395; Old Style; Block Expansion Valve
1991BMW325iXN/Awith Dealer Installed A/C; From VIN # 169395; Old Style; Block Expansion Valve
1991BMWM3N/Awith Dealer Installed A/C; From VIN # 169395; Old Style; Block Expansion Valve
1991JaguarVanden PlasN/ABlock Expansion Valve
1991Mercedes-Benz300SEN/ABlock Expansion Valve
1991Mercedes-Benz300SELN/ABlock Expansion Valve
1991Mercedes-Benz350SDN/ABlock Expansion Valve
1991Mercedes-Benz350SDLN/ABlock Expansion Valve
1991Mercedes-Benz420SELN/ABlock Expansion Valve
1991Mercedes-Benz560SECN/ABlock Expansion Valve
1991Mercedes-Benz560SELN/ABlock Expansion Valve
1991VolkswagenVanagonN/ABlock Expansion Valve
1990BMW325iN/ABlock Expansion Valve
1990BMW325isN/Awith Dealer Installed A/C; From VIN # 169395; Old Style; Block Expansion Valve
1990BMW325iXN/Awith Dealer Installed A/C; From VIN # 169395; Old Style; Block Expansion Valve
1990BMWM3N/Awith Dealer Installed A/C; From VIN # 169395; Old Style; Block Expansion Valve
1990JaguarVanden PlasN/ABlock Expansion Valve
1990Mercedes-Benz300SEN/ABlock Expansion Valve
1990Mercedes-Benz300SELN/ABlock Expansion Valve
1990Mercedes-Benz350SDLN/ABlock Expansion Valve
1990Mercedes-Benz420SELN/ABlock Expansion Valve
1990Mercedes-Benz560SECN/ABlock Expansion Valve
1990Mercedes-Benz560SELN/ABlock Expansion Valve
1990VolkswagenVanagonN/ABlock Expansion Valve
1989BMW325iN/ABlock Expansion Valve
1989BMW325isN/Awith Dealer Installed A/C; From VIN # 169395; Old Style; Block Expansion Valve
1989BMW325iXN/Awith Dealer Installed A/C; From VIN # 169395; Old Style; Block Expansion Valve
1989BMWM3N/Awith Dealer Installed A/C; From VIN # 169395; Old Style; Block Expansion Valve
1989JaguarVanden PlasN/ABlock Expansion Valve
1989Mercedes-Benz300SEN/ABlock Expansion Valve
1989Mercedes-Benz300SELN/ABlock Expansion Valve
1989Mercedes-Benz420SELN/ABlock Expansion Valve
1989Mercedes-Benz560SECN/ABlock Expansion Valve
1989Mercedes-Benz560SELN/ABlock Expansion Valve
1989VolkswagenVanagonN/ABlock Expansion Valve
1988BMW325iN/ABlock Expansion Valve
1988BMW325isN/Awith Dealer Installed A/C; From VIN # 169395; Old Style; Block Expansion Valve
1988BMW325iXN/Awith Dealer Installed A/C; From VIN # 169395; Old Style; Block Expansion Valve
1988BMWM3N/Awith Dealer Installed A/C; From VIN # 169395; Old Style; Block Expansion Valve
1988JaguarVanden PlasN/ABlock Expansion Valve
1988JaguarXJ6N/ABlock Expansion Valve
1988Mercedes-Benz300SEN/ABlock Expansion Valve
1988Mercedes-Benz300SELN/ABlock Expansion Valve
1988Mercedes-Benz420SELN/ABlock Expansion Valve
1988Mercedes-Benz560SECN/ABlock Expansion Valve
1988Mercedes-Benz560SELN/ABlock Expansion Valve
1988VolkswagenVanagonN/ABlock Expansion Valve
1987BMW325eN/Awith Dealer Installed A/C; From VIN # 169395; Old Style; Block Expansion Valve
1987BMW325esN/Awith Dealer Installed A/C; From VIN # 169395; Old Style; Block Expansion Valve
1987BMW325iN/ABlock Expansion Valve
1987BMW325isN/Awith Dealer Installed A/C; From VIN # 169395; Old Style; Block Expansion Valve
1987JaguarVanden PlasN/ABlock Expansion Valve
1987JaguarXJ6N/ABlock Expansion Valve
1987Mercedes-Benz300SDLN/ABlock Expansion Valve
1987Mercedes-Benz420SELN/ABlock Expansion Valve
1987Mercedes-Benz560SECN/ABlock Expansion Valve
1987Mercedes-Benz560SELN/ABlock Expansion Valve
1987VolkswagenVanagonN/ABlock Expansion Valve
1986BMW325eN/Awith Dealer Installed A/C; From VIN # 169395; Old Style; Block Expansion Valve
1986BMW325esN/Awith Dealer Installed A/C; From VIN # 169395; Old Style; Block Expansion Valve
1986JaguarVanden PlasN/ABlock Expansion Valve
1986Mercedes-Benz300SDLN/ABlock Expansion Valve
1986Mercedes-Benz420SELN/ABlock Expansion Valve
1986Mercedes-Benz560SECN/ABlock Expansion Valve
1986Mercedes-Benz560SELN/ABlock Expansion Valve
1986VolkswagenVanagonN/ABlock Expansion Valve
1985BMW318iN/Awith Dealer Installed A/C; From VIN # 169395; Old Style; Block Expansion Valve
1985JaguarVanden PlasN/ABlock Expansion Valve
1985Mercedes-Benz300DN/ABlock Expansion Valve
1985Mercedes-Benz300SDN/ABlock Expansion Valve
1985Mercedes-Benz380SEN/ABlock Expansion Valve
1985Mercedes-Benz500SECN/ABlock Expansion Valve
1985Mercedes-Benz500SELN/ABlock Expansion Valve
1984BMW318iN/Awith Dealer Installed A/C; From VIN # 169395; Old Style; Block Expansion Valve
1984JaguarVanden PlasN/ABlock Expansion Valve
1984Mercedes-Benz300DN/ABlock Expansion Valve
1984Mercedes-Benz300SDN/ABlock Expansion Valve
1984Mercedes-Benz380SEN/ABlock Expansion Valve
1984Mercedes-Benz500SECN/ABlock Expansion Valve
1984Mercedes-Benz500SELN/ABlock Expansion Valve
1983JaguarVanden PlasN/ABlock Expansion Valve
1983Mercedes-Benz300DN/ABlock Expansion Valve
1983Mercedes-Benz300SDN/ABlock Expansion Valve
1983Mercedes-Benz380SECN/ABlock Expansion Valve
1983Mercedes-Benz380SELN/ABlock Expansion Valve
1982JaguarVanden PlasN/ABlock Expansion Valve
1982Mercedes-Benz300DN/ABlock Expansion Valve
1982Mercedes-Benz300SDN/ABlock Expansion Valve
1982Mercedes-Benz380SECN/ABlock Expansion Valve
1982Mercedes-Benz380SELN/ABlock Expansion Valve
1981Mercedes-Benz300DN/AFrom VIN # 181804; Block Expansion Valve
1981Mercedes-Benz300SDN/ABlock Expansion Valve
1981Mercedes-Benz380SELN/ABlock Expansion Valve
1980Mercedes-Benz300DN/AFrom VIN # 181804; Block Expansion Valve