AC low pressure switch

[Helirich]

Today I jumped the low pressure switch and I have AC. That's good news, but of course the switch being bad is not. So does anybody know if you can remove the low pressure switch without reclaiming the freon? On my Bronco there's a shrader valve under the switch, so you can change it out without losing the freon. I have the recovery equipment, but don't really feel like doing that. (Crossing my fingers)

[Ron]

There should be...

[Alex Brooks]

I replaced mine and there is valve in there mine kinda leaked a little but slight his I changed it out fast and was fine......... you just reminded I probably need to replace it sometime

[DMCMW Dave]

There is a schrader valve behind the switch. Sometimes they stick/leak, sometimes they are left out. But normally you can change the switch in seconds. The switch will often leak at the adjustment screw between the electrodes. Common problem.

[Helirich]

Thanks guys.

[David T]

Before replacing the switch you should actually measure the pressures, the switch may not be bad.

[Helirich]

Before replacing the switch you should actually measure the pressures, the switch may not be bad.

I had gauges on it. That's how I knew to jump the switch.