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Old 02-01-2021, 06:28 PM
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Here's a description from the manual of exactly how that switch kicks that compressor on.


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Well, that is not quite in plain English. But if you take the wire from the back of the selector, which will be positive, then splice a fused switch into that, everything will work right. To find a ground, use an ohm meter set to resistance. Touch one probe to the wire in question and another to a good ground. If you get current passing though it is a ground. However don't mistake the wrong wire because if it operates something and it is good, it too will show current passing with more resistance

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Gunna be a few days here till the weather gets better. Will update when I get back to work on it.
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So just to update, It would appear I have everything now working but is it possible that it being so cold out the compressor just isn't going to turn on? I have my AUX fan turning on now when turning the AC on. I tracked down the low/high pressure switch circuit as the cause of that not working. The high pressure switch connector is messed up and the posts were shoved way down in the connector. I pulled them out and jumped the entire switch circuit, now I turn the AC on everything kicks on besides the compressor, it is like 45 degrees out though so I don't know if that's something that would cause it not to come on?
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Good find. It should still come on. Many newer vehicles turn it on with the defrost to supply dry air to the windshield
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LOL so umm... I had the compressor unplugged. Everything works perfectly now. Well like 95% I still have the sensors jumped, but the system works. I gotta fix that connector and test the switches but everything is working I am so happy lol. Bought this jeep with no AC and no heat and I fixed both of em!! Awesome. Thanks for all the help.
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Congrats
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Note from DJ

NAPA AUTO has the Connector that you need.

Air Conditioning High Pressure Cut-Out Switch Connector

Part #: TEM 207491
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Originally Posted by djgrayxj
Note from DJ

NAPA AUTO has the Connector that you need.

Air Conditioning High Pressure Cut-Out Switch Connector

Part #: TEM 207491
Hey thanks for this man, much appreciated.
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