AC Thermostat Probe Replacement / Bypass Options?

[aris_garage_builds]

I'm currently refurbishing a 4.0 HO HVAC Box to swap into my MJ. Mine did not come with factory AC, so I'm planning on adding it while I already have the dash pulled apart for my 4.0 swap. Although I ran into a bit of a speed bump - while disassembling the HVAC box I broke the thermostat / probe that connected the the AC evaporator core. I'll include a picture below of the part. I've done some researching and it appears this part is no longer made / quite hard to find. Is there a good option for replacing it? If not is there a way to bypass it? Or possibly a way of upgrading to the 97+ AC core that doesn't have the probe? I'm using a 95 / HO wiring harness for the engine swap so would love to avoid OBDII parts if possible. Appreciate any advice, thanks!

[AZJeff]

Are you trying to use the evaporator from a 97+ XJ in your MJ?  If so, doesn’t that require the use of the corresponding heater box?

[aris_garage_builds]

14 hours ago, AZJeff said:

Are you trying to use the evaporator from a 97+ XJ in your MJ?  If so, doesn’t that require the use of the corresponding heater box?

No, this evaporator and box is from a 95 HO XJ. However the probe for the evaporator was corroded and broke during disassembly, so I'm looking for the best option to replace it. They seem difficult to find nowadays. Just looking for advice on how to find a replacement or figuring out a plan B if I can't.