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I think you're posted in the wrong section, so you might get fewer views.

I don't know where to find that specific switch, but they're fairly generic - just find one with the same thread and function, or get a new binary or trinary switch.

Have you confirmed the switch is bad?  They don't fail very often.  I assume it's staying open even when your manifold gauges show correct pressures, and jumpering it kicks the compressor on?

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On 3/31/2025 at 7:00 PM, bushytails said:

I think you're posted in the wrong section, so you might get fewer views.

I don't know where to find that specific switch, but they're fairly generic - just find one with the same thread and function, or get a new binary or trinary switch.

Have you confirmed the switch is bad?  They don't fail very often.  I assume it's staying open even when your manifold gauges show correct pressures, and jumpering it kicks the compressor on?

thankyou im not very computer literate i did do tests with my multimeter ohms and continuity checked the switch the compressor fuses relays and the only thing i didnt get a reading on was the switch so i decided start with it considering they are fairly cheap

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as a test you can just skip it all together and short the connector pins together. the compressor should kick on.

its function is pretty basic, too high or too low pressure it'll switch off.  it'll short the pins when the pressure is nominal.

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On 4/3/2025 at 4:47 PM, nvu said:

as a test you can just skip it all together and short the connector pins together. the compressor should kick on.

its function is pretty basic, too high or too low pressure it'll switch off.  it'll short the pins when the pressure is nominal.

i think i will give this a try i ordered one for a 2001 forrester plug was the same but the tread was a m12 i belive mine is a m10

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On 4/7/2025 at 4:44 PM, gros ventre said:

i have it holds vaccum 

Ok, so you have charged the system, and the switch still does not turn on even with pressures (high and low, since the compressor is off) over 30psi?

It could be 3/8-24 thread.  Grab a random bolt/nut and compare...

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21 hours ago, bushytails said:

Ok, so you have charged the system, and the switch still does not turn on even with pressures (high and low, since the compressor is off) over 30psi?

It could be 3/8-24 thread.  Grab a random bolt/nut and compare...

thats a very good idea i do have a wide variety of bolts i will attempt this

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