The Tesla Model 3 uses a fully electric, high-voltage A/C compressor to drive both cabin air conditioning and, on heat-pump cars, the thermal management system for the battery and drive units. This sealed assembly combines the compressor, electric motor, and inverter into a compact unit powered directly from the traction pack, providing quiet, variable-speed operation with no belt drive.
The unit offered here is the correct OEM-style A/C / heat pump compressor assembly for Tesla Model 3 built June 2017 – December 2023, with OE part number 1088198-00-P (superseding earlier revisions such as 1088198-00-N / 1088198-00-I in the same family).
It is ideal for vehicles with loss of cabin cooling, VCFRONT compressor fault codes, or noisy / failing original compressors.
| Spec | Detail |
| Tesla Part Number | 1088198-00-P (supersedes 1088198-00-N / 1088198-00-I and other revisions in the 1088198-00-x family) |
| Application | Tesla Model 3 June 2017 – December 2023, all trims (non-heat-pump and heat-pump configurations) |
| Compressor Type | Fully electric, high-voltage scroll/rotary A/C compressor with integrated inverter module |
| System Voltage | Nominal ~350–400 V DC (Model 3 traction pack) |
| Refrigerant | Factory-specified refrigerant (R134a or R1234yf depending on build/region — verify under-hood label before service) |
| Oil Type | Electric-compressor-compatible POE/PAG blend pre-filled from factory; avoid mixing with non-EV compressor oils |
| Typical Failure Modes | Internal mechanical wear or seizure, loss of cooling capacity, high-voltage isolation faults, noise, or contamination from system debris |
| Service Recommendation | Replace compressor as an assembly; always replace receiver/drier, evacuate thoroughly, and inspect for metallic debris before re-charging |
| Warranty | Contact Gruber for warranty and core-exchange options on new vs. remanufactured compressor units |
