SITRAK YG1600821220 CONDENSER ASSY
Product Specifications
Product quality
OEM Equivalent Grade
Wholesale price USD
$28.32
Wholesale price CNY
¥192
bolt MOQ (Minimal order)
1 pcs
local_shipping Production time
30-45 days
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| SITRAK | YG1600821220 |
Overview & Operating Principle
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The CONDENSER ASSY is the high-pressure heat exchanger in the air conditioning refrigerant circuit mounted immediately behind the front grille in the bumper airstream — ahead of the engine cooling radiator — that rejects the heat absorbed from the vehicle cabin to the ambient air, condensing the hot high-pressure refrigerant vapour delivered by the compressor back into a high-pressure liquid ready for expansion through the thermal expansion valve or orifice tube. Hot gaseous refrigerant enters the condenser inlet at compressor discharge pressure — typically 10–25 bar in R134a systems and 15–30 bar in R1234yf systems — flows through the aluminium multi-pass tube matrix, transfers its latent heat of condensation to the ambient airstream passing through the dense aluminium fin array, and exits the outlet port as a sub-cooled high-pressure liquid. Condenser efficiency is directly proportional to the temperature difference between the refrigerant and the ambient air and the airflow volume through the fin matrix — a condenser with a partially blocked fin face from road debris, insect accumulation, or bent fins from stone chip damage operates at elevated condensing pressure, forcing the compressor to work against higher head pressure, reducing cooling capacity, and shortening compressor service life from the sustained overload.
This unit — SITRAK YG1600821220 — is manufactured to OEM-equivalent specifications: core dimensions (height, width, and tube depth), tube pass count and internal flow path geometry, fin density and fin profile, inlet and outlet port thread sizes and positions, receiver-drier or sub-cooling section integration where applicable, and mounting bracket positions are matched to the original part. Supplied as a complete assembly ready for installation. Available wholesale from 28.32 USD, MOQ 1 pcs, production lead time 30-45 days.
AC condensers fail through external corrosion perforation of the aluminium fin and tube matrix from road salt — the front-of-vehicle mounting position exposes the condenser to the highest concentration of salt spray and stone chips of any underbonnet component; through internal tube blockage from compressor oil sludge in systems with overdue refrigerant service; and through physical damage to the tube matrix from stone chip impacts or frontal collision events that crack or perforate the aluminium tubes. A condenser with a pinhole leak loses refrigerant gradually — the first sign is typically reduced cooling performance before the system depressurises completely; a condenser with physical tube damage from a collision depressurises immediately.
Symptoms & Diagnostics
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AC system cooling performance that has reduced progressively over one or two seasons without a specific event — a slow refrigerant leak from a condenser pinhole is reducing the system charge gradually; confirm with a manifold gauge set — both high and low side pressures below specification indicate insufficient refrigerant; inject UV dye and inspect the condenser face with a UV lamp to locate the leak point.
AC system that does not cool at all with the compressor confirmed engaged and running — the condenser has a significant leak that has depressurised the system below the low-pressure cutout threshold; the low-pressure cutout switch has disabled the compressor clutch to prevent compressor damage from running without refrigerant oil; confirm with a manifold gauge showing near-zero pressure on both sides.
High-side pressure abnormally elevated at known ambient temperature with correct refrigerant charge confirmed — the condenser fin matrix is partially blocked with debris or bent fins are reducing airflow; clean the condenser face with compressed air or low-pressure water and straighten accessible bent fins with a fin comb before condemning the condenser; if high-side pressure remains elevated after cleaning, the internal flow path may be partially blocked with oil sludge.
Oily film or UV dye visible on the condenser face or at the inlet or outlet port connections on inspection with UV lamp — refrigerant oil carried by the escaping refrigerant has deposited on the condenser surface at the leak point; the oily residue confirms an active refrigerant leak at the identified location requiring condenser replacement.
AC compressor cycling on and off more frequently than normal at moderate ambient temperatures — elevated condensing pressure from a partially blocked condenser is causing the high-pressure cutout to cycle the compressor off; the compressor restarts when the system cools slightly, but the reduced cooling efficiency means the cabin temperature is not being maintained at the target setpoint.
Visible physical damage to the condenser tube matrix — bent tubes, perforated fin sections, or crimped tubes visible on inspection after a frontal impact or stone chip strike — any damage to the aluminium tube matrix that has deformed or perforated the tube wall will produce a refrigerant leak; stone chip damage to the front face is the most common cause of condenser replacement on vehicles with high-mileage underbody exposure in regions with aggregate road surfaces.
Logistics & Customs
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International HS Code
8415.90
EAEU Customs Code (TN VED)
8415 90 000 0
Typical Net Weight
Country of Manufacture
China
Standard MOQ
1 pcs
Production Lead Time
30-45 days
Always verify the exact 8-digit or 10-digit subheading with your customs broker for the destination country, as tariff schedules and duty rates vary by jurisdiction.
Installation Tips
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- Recover all refrigerant using a certified recovery machine before disconnecting any AC circuit component — venting refrigerant to atmosphere is illegal under Montreal Protocol regulations in all jurisdictions; R134a and R1234yf must be recovered into approved recovery cylinders by a licensed AC technician; never open the AC circuit without confirming zero pressure on both high and low sides of the manifold gauge set.
- Remove the front bumper fascia and the cooling pack support brackets to access the condenser mounting positions — most condensers are mounted directly in front of the main radiator and share the front end support structure; the cooling fan and shroud assembly typically must be partially removed to allow the condenser to be withdrawn forward from the radiator; support the radiator and intercooler independently before removing any shared mounting brackets.
- Cap all open refrigerant ports on the new condenser and all disconnected line ends immediately using dedicated blanking caps — expose the condenser's internal passages to atmospheric moisture for the minimum possible time; moisture in the refrigerant circuit saturates the receiver-drier desiccant within minutes and cannot be removed by evacuation alone; a condenser left uncapped in a humid workshop environment for more than 30 minutes will introduce enough moisture to saturate a new receiver-drier on the first operating day.
- Replace all O-ring seals at the inlet and outlet port block fittings with new O-rings of the refrigerant-compatible material — R134a systems use HNBR or neoprene O-rings; R1234yf systems require specific fluoroelastomer O-rings that are not interchangeable with R134a seals; always lightly coat new O-rings with the correct PAG oil before assembly; never use petroleum jelly or silicone grease on AC O-rings.
- Verify the new condenser fin matrix is undamaged and clean before installation — inspect the face for shipping damage and straighten any bent fins with a fin comb of the correct pitch; a condenser with bent fins from transit damage will have elevated condensing pressure from its first operating day; straightening fins before installation is significantly easier than after the condenser is mounted behind the bumper fascia.
- Install the new CONDENSER ASSY (SITRAK YG1600821220), replace the receiver-drier simultaneously, reconnect all refrigerant lines with new O-rings, reassemble the front end, evacuate the system to below 500 microns for a minimum of 30 minutes, charge with the OEM-specified refrigerant type and mass to within ±20g, start the engine with AC on maximum cooling, verify high and low side pressures are within specification at the measured ambient temperature, and confirm cabin temperature reaches target before returning the vehicle to service.
Tools: certified AC recovery and recharge machine, manifold gauge set, vacuum pump, refrigerant weighing scale (±5g accuracy), fin comb set, O-ring pick tool, PAG oil of correct viscosity grade, blanking cap set for open ports.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Must the receiver-drier always be replaced when the condenser is replaced?
Yes — the receiver-drier must be replaced every time the AC circuit is opened, including condenser replacement. The receiver-drier's silica gel desiccant adsorbs moisture from the refrigerant circuit and has a finite capacity; once saturated it cannot be regenerated and begins releasing moisture back into the circuit. Opening the AC circuit for condenser replacement exposes the desiccant to atmospheric humidity for the duration of the repair, saturating whatever remaining capacity it had. A saturated desiccant allows moisture to circulate in the refrigerant, forming acids that corrode the compressor valve plate, freeze at the expansion valve causing intermittent cooling loss, and accelerate internal corrosion of the new condenser's aluminium matrix. Always replace the receiver-drier simultaneously with the condenser. ok.parts supplies condensers and receiver-driers at wholesale MOQ from 28.32 USD per unit.
What refrigerant type must be used, and can R134a and R1234yf be substituted for each other?
R134a and R1234yf are not interchangeable and must never be mixed or substituted. They have different thermodynamic properties requiring different system pressures and compressor oil types, different GWP classifications under EU F-Gas and Kigali Amendment regulations, and different service port sizes specifically designed to prevent cross-contamination. All vehicles produced for the EU market after January 2013 and all new model platforms globally use R1234yf. Charging an R1234yf system with R134a — or vice versa — contaminates the refrigerant circuit permanently, requires complete system evacuation and flush, and constitutes a regulatory violation in most jurisdictions. Always confirm the refrigerant specification from the underbonnet label before ordering refrigerant.
How does the OEM-equivalent aftermarket unit compare to the genuine OEM part?
OEM-equivalent units in this catalogue replicate the current OEM design geometry and material specification. Quality is verified against OEM cross-reference data. When ordering in bulk, confirm with our team that the specification matches the latest OEM revision for your application.
Is white-label or custom packaging available for wholesale orders?
Yes. ok.parts works directly with the manufacturing facility and can accommodate neutral white-label packaging or fully branded packaging with your company logo, part numbers, and barcode. Minimum order quantities and lead times for custom packaging may differ from standard stock. Contact the team via the inquiry form to discuss your specific requirements.
Frequently Replaced Together
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| Part | Reason for Combined Replacement |
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| Receiver-Drier or Accumulator OEM ref. varies by AC system type | The receiver-drier desiccant must be replaced every time the AC circuit is opened — its moisture-adsorbing capacity is finite and is consumed by atmospheric exposure during the repair. A saturated desiccant releases moisture into the refrigerant circuit, causing expansion valve freezing, compressor corrosion, and internal corrosion of the new condenser. Receiver-drier replacement simultaneously with the condenser is mandatory — not optional — for every AC circuit opening event. |
| Expansion Valve or Orifice Tube TXV or fixed orifice — OEM ref. varies | The expansion valve or orifice tube contains a fine inlet mesh screen that captures debris and oil sludge circulating in the refrigerant circuit. A condenser that has failed from internal sludge blockage will have distributed contamination throughout the circuit including the expansion device screen; a blocked expansion device starves the evaporator of refrigerant regardless of condenser condition. Replace the expansion valve or orifice tube simultaneously with the condenser following any contamination-related failure. |
| AC Compressor O-Ring and Seal Kit HNBR for R134a / fluoroelastomer for R1234yf | All O-ring seals at every disturbed port connection must be replaced simultaneously with the condenser — reusing compressed or aged O-rings on a newly pressurised AC circuit produces immediate refrigerant leaks at the connection point, requiring a full repeat recovery, repair, and recharge cycle. Always fit a complete new O-ring set of the correct refrigerant-compatible material at every AC circuit opening event. |