{"product_id":"compressor-clutch-relay-defender","title":"AC Compressor Clutch Relay — Land Rover Defender","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAC Compressor Clutch Relay — Land Rover Defender\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA failed compressor clutch relay is one of the most common and least expensive causes of an AC compressor that won't engage at all. Before replacing the compressor — or any other major AC component — confirm the clutch is actually receiving power. A relay failure produces identical symptoms to a seized compressor: no clutch engagement, no cooling, no noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDefender electrics of this era are not their strongest suit. The relay is a standard 4-pin AC compressor clutch type and is straightforward to check and replace. It costs a fraction of a compressor and takes minutes to swap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheck the clutch relay before condemning the compressor.\u003c\/strong\u003e See the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/repair-guides\/defender-v8-ac-repair-service-guide-uae\"\u003eDefender V8 AC Repair \u0026amp; Service Guide\u003c\/a\u003e for the full diagnosis sequence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePart Number\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard Motor Products RY-727\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLand Rover Defender V8, classic shape 1984–2000. Universal 4-pin AC compressor clutch relay application — confirm socket type matches before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You Get\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne AC compressor clutch relay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNot sure on fitment? Send us your VIN and we’ll check before anything ships.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Standard Motor Products","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50261386559738,"sku":"OBSAE-DEFS-00079","price":209.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0851\/5131\/8266\/files\/StandardMotorProductsRY-727ACCompressorControlRelay_1.png?v=1788945083","url":"https:\/\/obscureparts.com\/products\/compressor-clutch-relay-defender","provider":"Obscure Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}