My AC stopped working, and all signs point to a bad clutch coil (the system has plenty of pressure, and the clutch fails to engage even when I apply battery voltage directly to the wire leading to the AC clutch). Unfortunately, I can't find an AC coil or AC clutch for this car anywhere on the net (ebay, parts stores, whatever). I don't want to have to buy the whole damn compressor to fix this problem. Is it possible to buy just an AC clutch for this car (1996 A4 2.8L) anwywhere? Thanks.

 

I think you have to replace the whole compressor. Why wouldnt you want to do so on a 10 yr old+ car anyway?? Who knows how much longer it will last even with a new clutch in it???

http://getcoolparts.com/epcvsoapimc....d=getcoolparts

or

www.shokan.com

 

not my area and not sure you can buy the diode but worth a try

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^Thats not even a picture of an Audi! The compressor is on the opposite side of the engine and I dont even know if/where there is a diode to check??? Huh?

 

how did you test the system pressure ( you need a gauge ) even though you might think the pressure is good it only has to drop to a certain pressure and the clutch wont cut in

 

Used a gauge, and even had it professionaly tested. The pressure checks out.