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Old May 26, 2014 | 04:15 PM
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Default 1998 xj Accumulator sensor/plug

I was wondering where I could find the plug that the electrical connection connects to on top of the acc. Also that electrical connection that plugs into it doesn't always have power when I put my light tester to it. Where does that wire come from if I need to trace it back?
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Old May 26, 2014 | 05:27 PM
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The electrical sensor on the accumulator is the low pressure cutout switch. It's wired in series with the high pressure switch on the manifold lines near the compressor.
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Old May 26, 2014 | 05:31 PM
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In order for the low pressure switch to recieve power your ac must be cut on. Use the schematic about to help.
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Old May 26, 2014 | 05:58 PM
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I stuck a needle through the wires and my light tester didn't light up. I had power through the cone to open last night at times. So it looks like my electrical problem is intermittent as if I have a loose connection prior to the ACC connection. I'm unable to clearly see where the wire runs from due to being on my phone. Do you know where ties in to?
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Old May 26, 2014 | 06:19 PM
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The high and low pressure switches are ground switches. Jump the two wires together to complete the circuit.
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Old May 26, 2014 | 09:22 PM
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I decided to take out the a/c heater control and stick a needle through the light green wire and I had no power. I pretty darn sure that it's my control unit that's bad. I'm getting one from a local salvage yard tomorrow.
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