CL-61005 977012S500 97701-2S500 12V 6PK AC Compressor for Hyundai Tucson & Kia Sportage

What the 977012S500 Auto AC Compressor Does in the Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage

The compressor is the part that makes the air conditioning work in the Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage. Driven by the engine belt, it pressurises the refrigerant and keeps it moving through the system, and without it the rest of the A/C system has nothing to do. The CL-61005 is our replacement unit for the 97701-2S500 compressor used in the petrol versions of both SUVs.

When the fault is inside the compressor, the car stops cooling and the workshop replaces the whole unit rather than repairing it. That is the job CL-61005 is made for: a complete, new compressor that goes straight onto the car.

977012S500 AC Compressor Specifications

These are the details you need to match CL-61005 to the enquiries you receive and to list it correctly in your own catalogue.

Why the 977012S500 Compressor Is Worth Stocking

This compressor serves two of the most popular SUVs of their generation, now old enough to need a replacement, in markets where going without air conditioning is not an option. That combination is what keeps replacement demand coming.

One model for two best-selling SUVs. The Tucson is Hyundai’s best-selling model line, and the Sportage of this generation alone sold in the millions. Their petrol versions use the same compressor, so one model on your shelf answers enquiries for both brands, and your stock works harder than a part that fits a single car.

Sold across many overseas markets. This generation was sold as the Tucson in North America and as the ix35 in Europe, Australia and many other markets, while the Sportage was sold across much of the world. Wherever Korean SUVs from this period are common on the road, this compressor has a ready market.

Cars at the age when compressors fail. Most of these SUVs are now well past their dealer years. The compressor works every time the A/C is on, and at this age many of the original units reach the end of their life. These repairs go to independent workshops, and through them to the distributors who supply them.

Climates where A/C is a necessity. In hot markets, an SUV without working air conditioning is hard to drive for much of the year, so owners fix a failed compressor rather than live without it. The longer your hot season, the more often these compressors come up for replacement.

For a distributor building a range of wholesale auto AC compressors for Korean vehicles, CL-61005 covers two brands with one part number.

Finding a Reliable Supplier for the 977012S500 Compressor

With steady demand behind these SUVs, what you need next is a supplier who keeps your workshop customers happy and doesn’t take up your time. That is the job we do for distributors, and here is how.

Every CL-61005 is tested on our own line before it ships, not a sample from the batch, so fewer units come back from workshops (the full process is below). Before you order, tell us which cars your customers bring in. We will tell you which compressors, A/C compressor clutches, automotive AC expansion valves and control valves fit those cars, such as our CL-603703 compressor for the Hyundai Accent and Elantra, and which ones are not worth your money.

If some models on your list are ones we don’t make, send us the full list anyway. With more than 15 years in this industry, we know China’s supply market well. We find the product that fits your requirement and explain how the available versions differ in material and price, including when the cheaper one is enough for your customers. We check each one again using our own production experience, then ship it together with the rest of your order. You start from 20 pieces per model, with different models in one order. You get the parts you need with the least effort, through one supplier and one contact.

How Is Every 977012S500 Compressor (CL-61005) Tested Before Shipment?

Every CL-61005 is tested on our own testing line before it is packed. Every unit goes through it, not a sample from the batch. Each compressor is checked against the order, leak-tested, checked for clutch engagement and electrical insulation, and run on a bench that reproduces the temperature and pressure of a car’s A/C system. It is then checked a final time before packing.

1. Checked Against Your Order

Each compressor is first checked for visible damage, then compared with the order: model, voltage, pulley, electrical connector and refrigerant ports. A unit that doesn’t match is taken off the line here. You don’t open a carton to find the wrong version or a damaged unit you now have to sort out with your customer.

2. Leak-Tested at Every Sealing Point

A compressor that leaks slowly can look fine on the shelf and still fail a few weeks after it is fitted. That is one of the most costly returns, because the workshop has already refilled the system and charged the car owner. Every unit is leak-tested at the housing joints, the shaft seal and the refrigerant ports, so a leaking compressor never leaves the factory.

3. Clutch and Electrical Check

The clutch coil is powered to confirm that the clutch engages and releases cleanly, and the electrical insulation is tested. If the clutch doesn’t engage on the car, the workshop loses time on the job and the complaint comes back to you. This check stops that before the unit is packed.

4. Bench Run Under Real Operating Conditions

A compressor can turn freely by hand and still fail once it is under load. So every CL-61005 runs on a test bench that reproduces the temperature and pressure it will face in the car’s A/C system. While it runs, we check pressure build-up, stable running, noise and vibration. What passes has already worked under operating conditions, not just in a quick check.

5. Final Check Before Packing

Before packing, the model, label and quantity are checked again, and the refrigerant ports are capped to keep moisture and dirt out. Each carton matches your order line by line, so the stock you receive can go straight into your warehouse and onto your catalogue.

For you, these five steps mean fewer returns from workshops, fewer disputes with your customers, and stock you can sell without checking every unit yourself.

What Happens If Something Goes Wrong With a 977012S500 Compressor Order?

We don’t avoid responsibility, and you don’t have to prove whose fault it is before we act. Send us the order reference, how many pieces are affected, the vehicle, and photos or a short video; if you only have part of that, send what you have. You get a first reply within about two hours of our working day. Before anyone discusses the cause, our sales team works through the immediate problem with you: what your customer is waiting for, where the stock is, and what you have already promised. That way you have an answer for your own customer straight away.

Once the immediate problem is handled, we check the cause step by step: whether the right compressor was supplied, the product and its transport, the installation, and the rest of the car’s A/C system. We don’t call it a product fault or an installation fault until every step is checked, so the result holds up when you pass it on. We then tell you what we found and whether the stock you are holding can stay on sale. Our sales team follows up with you directly to agree the final solution.

Build a Purchase Plan for the 977012S500 Compressor

Tell us a little about your market, and we will put together a purchase plan for CL-61005: whether it suits regular repeat orders or works better as one line in a mixed order, what makes sense for a first order, and which other Hyundai and Kia models are worth adding for the same customers. Every unit in that plan is tested before it ships, and any model we don’t make is sourced and checked for you.

To build the plan, three basic details are enough: the product or OE number, the country you sell into, and the quantity you have in mind. If you can also share what the purchase is for, such as reordering a model that already sells or building a wider Hyundai and Kia range, and what you want the project to achieve, the plan can go further than a single price.

If you are not yet sure what to include, our sales team is available to talk it through. We will take the time to understand your situation and recommend the approach that suits your business best.