Mercedes Sprinter A/C Compressor – Sanden | VS30 2.0L Diesel | #0008304500 (2019+)

A failed A/C compressor on a VS30 Sprinter means no cold air — and in a commercial van operating through summer heat or transporting temperature-sensitive cargo or passengers, that's not just uncomfortable, it's a business problem. This is the Sanden OEM A/C compressor for VS30 Sprinters equipped with the 2.0L diesel engine, a direct replacement that restores full refrigerant compression and cold air delivery to the cabin.

What This Part Does

The A/C compressor is the heart of the refrigerant circuit. Driven by the serpentine belt, it compresses low-pressure refrigerant gas from the evaporator into high-pressure gas and pumps it to the condenser, where it releases heat and becomes liquid. That liquid then passes through the expansion valve, drops in pressure, and absorbs heat from the cabin air at the evaporator — producing the cold air that exits the vents. On the VS30, the compressor also plays a role in window defogging, since A/C is used to dehumidify air routed to the windshield. When the compressor's clutch fails to engage, its internal pistons wear or seize, or its shaft seal leaks refrigerant, the system loses pressure and A/C performance drops — first intermittently, then completely.

Common Symptoms of a Failing A/C Compressor

• No cold air from the vents despite the A/C being switched on
• A/C that blows cold briefly then warms up — a sign of intermittent clutch engagement
• Loud squealing, grinding, or knocking from the compressor area under A/C load
• Refrigerant leak visible as oily residue at the compressor fittings or shaft seal
• A/C compressor clutch that engages and releases rapidly in short cycles
• Check engine light or A/C fault codes related to compressor circuit

When to Replace

Replace when the compressor is confirmed seized, leaking, or failing to build pressure after the refrigerant charge and expansion valve have been ruled out as the fault source. When replacing the compressor, always replace the receiver/drier and expansion valve at the same time, flush the system to remove any contamination from the failed compressor, and recharge with the correct refrigerant type and quantity per Mercedes specification.

VS30 2.0L Specific — VIN Verification Required

This A/C compressor is for VS30 Sprinters equipped with the 2.0L diesel engine. A/C compressor fitment varies by engine, model year, and HVAC configuration. Always verify your engine code, HVAC system type, and VIN before ordering. Contact us and we'll confirm fitment before you buy.

Fitment

• 2019+ Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 – 2.0L Diesel (VS30)
• 2019+ Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 – 2.0L Diesel (VS30)
• 2019+ Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 – 2.0L Diesel (VS30)
• 2019+ Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500XD – 2.0L Diesel (VS30)

✔ Always verify HVAC configuration and VIN — compressor part numbers vary by A/C system type

Part Numbers

• Mercedes OEM: 0008304500 / A0008304500 / 000-830-45-00
• Manufacturer: Sanden
• SKU: 0008304500