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Old 07-31-2013, 01:50 AM
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Please help: (I have 99Disco2, with compressor model WABCO 100041) I have searched this site through and through and have not found step by step information on how to replace the thermal switch on the EAS compressor for my truck. I converted to coil springs and didn't have my compressor turned off correctly by the dealer and I want to convert back to air. Now I see plenty of treads for the P38 RR compressors but I need to know how to test the thermal switch because I think it got to hot. Also I know I could replace it but would rather rebuild it instead. Thanks
 
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Old 07-31-2013, 09:40 AM
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If it is part of the compressor Rover most likely thinks it is a whole unit swap out. The ground wire for the compressor is under the hood and can be easily disconnected. Back to air may bring back more issues.
 
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Old 07-31-2013, 12:23 PM
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Well I want to go back to air because the conversion kit I've been using for the last 2 years kinda sucks. My rear end sags because the springs are not heavy duty enough and I can feel the weight of the car so much more then before with every bump. So if I can just see of my compressor works properly I can just buy new bags. I used the jumper method and my compressor comes on but does anyone know how to test thermal switch on this unit?
 
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Old 07-31-2013, 12:59 PM
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the only way your going to test the thermal relay is to get the compressor hot, if the compressor runs go with it. I had the same problem when I bought mine, went back to bags.
Place an ad in the wanted section for EAS parts I did and got a ton of stuff for penny's on the dollars, a lot of people have done spring conversions and just have the stuff laying around, or in a lot of cases still have the compressor on the truck.
I even got a set of month old Arnott Bags because the guy's compressor went and he did a conversion instead if fixing it.
 
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I will check that out thanks for the advise.
 
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Old 08-01-2013, 02:12 AM
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As good as that advise is I don't know the first step to posting an ad in the wanted section for eas parts. Could you show me how please?
 
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Old 08-01-2013, 06:06 AM
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click on vehicle line up,
go to the bottom of the page and click on Private 'Wanted' Classifieds
 
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