Put OE-supplier engineering under the hood with the DENSO Auto Parts A/C compressor 471-1227, a factory-new compressor supplied with its clutch that compresses refrigerant and circulates it through your air conditioning system. It fits many vehicles, among them the 1994-1999 Mercedes-Benz SL500, 1994-1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 and 1994 Mercedes-Benz E500, as a direct-fit replacement for the listed applications. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for the full list.
DENSO is one of the world's largest OE suppliers of A/C compressors, and its compressors are original equipment on 45% of vehicles in the North American market. Its First Time Fit compressors go through a strict risk-control process before release and are manufactured and tested to strict OE standards.
- New unit with clutch: a factory-new compressor supplied with the clutch, with a maximum clutch diameter of 120 mm. The listed applications use one compressor.
- Refrigerant: built for R-134a systems.
- Mounting and drive: bolt tangent mounting type, driven through a serpentine belt pulley.
- Origin: country of origin is Japan.
Signs a compressor may need replacing include warm air from the vents, grinding or rattling noise while the A/C runs, a clutch that will not engage, or refrigerant oil leaking at the compressor. These symptoms can have other causes, so diagnose the A/C system before you replace the compressor.
Interchange: 000230061180
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
15-20538, 638822, 447100-2076, 57304, 57336, 58336, 77343, 5511818, 6511818, 7511818, 902-043, 000230061180, 2300611, 2303711, 35072, 254124, 254417, 274166, 4711227, 20-10560, 20-10714, 1813, CO9999R, 000205
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the DENSO 471-1227 A/C compressor do?
It compresses refrigerant and circulates it through the A/C system. Its clutch engages and disengages the compressor from the belt-driven pulley as the system calls for cooling.
Does this compressor come with a clutch?
Yes. The 471-1227 is a new A/C compressor supplied with the clutch, which has a maximum diameter of 120 mm.
Will it fit a 1994-1999 Mercedes-Benz SL500?
Yes. The 1994-1999 Mercedes-Benz SL500 is a listed application. The "Vehicles it fits" section shows the other vehicles this compressor fits.
What refrigerant and mounting does it use?
It is built for R-134a refrigerant systems. It uses a bolt tangent mounting type and is driven by a serpentine belt pulley.
What should I know before installing it?
Replacing a compressor means recovering and recharging the refrigerant, so it needs the proper A/C equipment. Follow the vehicle service information for the procedure and any related parts.
