1997 Chevy Astro compressor

1997 CHEVROLET ASTRO
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1997 Chevy Astro 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

oem has 2 prong round plug on back. replacement has nothing on back. parts store can't find anything with plug on back. what is this wiring for? low oil sensor?
Sep 14, 2010 at 10:32 PM
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No, that is a pressure switch and it must have it. If the new one doesn't have a place to install it, then you have the wrong compressor.
Sep 15, 2010 at 4:50 AM
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