Help your air conditioning shed heat the way it was designed to with the Spectra Premium ac condenser, part number 7-4936. It is a direct-fit replacement for the 1997-2000 Audi A8, 1997-2003 Audi A8 Quattro, and 2001 Audi S8. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for engine details.
The condenser is part of the A/C refrigerant circuit. It takes the hot, high-pressure refrigerant vapor from the compressor, releases its heat, and condenses it back into a liquid so the system can continue its cooling cycle.
- Reverse-engineered fit: Engineered from the original to ensure proper fit at installation.
- OEM construction style: Supplied in the same construction style as the original equipment condenser.
- Quality materials: Manufactured with high-quality materials.
- Specialty testing: Tested with an emphasis on leak-free performance and reduced movement and vibration.
Signs this part may need replacing include warm or weak air from the vents, refrigerant leaks or oily residue on the condenser, and bent, clogged, or corroded fins. Other A/C components can cause similar symptoms, so diagnose the cause before replacing. Opening the refrigerant circuit requires proper recovery, evacuation, and recharge, so follow the vehicle service information.
Interchange: 7014936 · 1020183 · 1040183 · P40183 · 4936 · 351036391 · 40681 · 4936C · CNDDPI4936 · 94345 · CD82046 · 2430089 · 2431328 · AU3030111 · 4820 · 314936 · CN4936PF · 817778 · 4D0260401A
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
7014936, 1020183, 1040183, P40183, 4936, 351036391, 40681, 4936C, CNDDPI4936, 94345, CD82046, 2430089, 2431328, AU3030111, 4820, 314936, AUC4936, CN4936PF, 817778, 4D0260401A
Frequently Asked Questions
What vehicles does the Spectra Premium 7-4936 fit?
It fits the 1997-2000 Audi A8, 1997-2003 Audi A8 Quattro, and 2001 Audi S8. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for engine details.
What does an A/C condenser do?
It releases heat from the high-pressure refrigerant vapor leaving the compressor and condenses it into a liquid, so the A/C system can continue its cooling cycle.
What are signs that an A/C condenser may need replacing?
Signs include warm air from the vents, refrigerant leaks or oily residue on the unit, and damaged or clogged fins. Other A/C parts can cause similar symptoms, so diagnose the cause first.
How is this condenser designed to fit?
Spectra Premium reverse engineers its A/C condensers to ensure proper fit at installation. It supplies them in the same construction style as the OEM unit.
Is this condenser tested for leaks?
Yes. Spectra Premium puts an emphasis on specialty testing aimed at leak-free performance and reduced movement and vibration.
