Power steering pressure switch

[70barracuda]

So it seems these pressure switches for the 2.5 power steering are just non existent anymore. Mines blowing fluid out the connector so its totally done.  Would like to find a replacement but there is nothing out there. Anyone have a workaround or am I just going to have the plug it?

[eaglescout526]

Does teamcherokee still have their NOS supply?

[Porquer]

I’m looking for one too. I’m retrofitting power steering to my 87 2.5. Is it a simple switch to ground? I’ve considered using a switch from a later non Renix 2.5 and splicing in a new connector. I’m not sure that the operating pressures are the same though.

[llhat]

educate a non-2.5 owner... what does this switch 'do'...  

[eaglescout526]

10 minutes ago, llhat said:

educate a non-2.5 owner... what does this switch 'do'...  

it does two things, increases the amount of fuel the engine takes and disengages the compressor. 

[llhat]

ok, thanks...   so reapplying resources/load to help an anemic engine....

[NickyV]

Just found this thread. I’ve had PS for a while with no pressure switch. I was thinking this would be an easy part to come by, but it sounds like no?

 

Is the problem that no one makes the switch with the correct thread/pressure range? These are a pretty basic switch otherwise.

 

I’ve been running my PS with no switch and no problems, but now that I have A/C, seems like it could be a good safety feature to have. 

[eaglescout526]

1 hour ago, NickyV said:

I’ve been running my PS with no switch and no problems, but now that I have A/C, seems like it could be a good safety feature to have. 

Fun fact. The pressure from this switch will tell the ECU to cycle off the AC for extra power to power the Ps. 

[NickyV]

I saw your comment about that earlier in the thread, @eaglescout526! Smart feature.