Mazda Part Numbers

[psneddon]

Hi,

How do Mazda part numbers work??? More exactly - what do the first 4 digits mean?

I am in the UK and I have a 1997 V6 - I want to replace my aircon condenser and my local dealer says its part number E04061480 and costs £250 (abourt $460) - however on a US parts site they sell one which matches the 91-94 US models for $113!!! - however the part number is EA0161480A.

As you can see, these part numbers are simular but are not the same. Are they the same part???

Thanks,
Paul

[lakersfan1]

The condensor is the part inside the cabin under the dash, right? Might be different because of right hand drive?

[psneddon]

Its the part in front of the radiator. If its any use, when facing the car the pipes from the condenser exit to the right.

Paul

[Taras]

Mazda Loves to chage their part numbers from car to car (same part) and from year to year. I don't even want to mention the mess it would create internationally. I would ask someone to take pictures of their condenser in US and see if it matches yours.

[psneddon]

Hi,

Could someone take a picture of their condenser

Paul

[psneddon]

Here is a link to the US version of the part incase it helps;

http://acpartsnow.com/shop/shopexd.asp?id=15686

Paul