re: OT mechanic help/advice

Shouldn't be too hard to find as it has an electrical wire running into it. The switch controls when the pulley clutch engages to actually turn the compressor. Changing the switch is easy (on most models). They are self sealing, so no messing with refrigerant. Simpley unplug the electrical connector, replace the switch, plug in the new one.

Just read back in the post .. glad it was the switch .. cheap to replace.