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Customer Questions and Answers for Trash Compactor Rocker Switch by Whirlpool

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Part Number: OEM18043059
Manufacturer Part Number: WP9872161

Fix a compactor that won't cycle or has intermittent control with this SPDT rocker switch. Snaps in with finger pressure in about 5-30 minutes.

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For Whirlpool Trash Compactor Rocker Switch (Part Number: OEM18043059)

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Hello Jim, I'm sorry but we can only recommend the replacement parts recommended by the manufacturer. This is the only part shown to be a satisfactory replacement for the original part as per the manufacturer. As per the manufacturers' note, This part no longer has the 4th terminal for the internal light.

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Ralph S. for Model Number Kenmore trash compactor model 666-13604000

I have an older model and the replacement part for the pac/extrapac switch part number 987157 that is on my compactor has a light and there are 4 plug in places. The replacement for this part number has only 3 places to plug in wires. The 4th connection plug place is on the opposite side of where the three plug in places are and the yellow wire has a split so that one of the yellow wires plugs into the side where the other wires plug into the switch. The other yellow wire plugs into the opposite side of the plug ins opposite where the yellow wire plugs in, (they plug into the back on opposite sides of the same end. There is a light on the original switch and the manual says it will not run if the light goes out (which is what happened). The current part that has the same number only has three places for the wires to plug into the switch. Is there a new schematic for wiring that modifies it to work without the light and extra wire to plug into? I have tried everywhere and cannot find the original switch with 4 plug ins and a light and was told by one vendor to see if anyone knows how to modify the wiring to work with the new 3 prong switches.

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Hello Ralph, As per the manufacturer, the internal light wire is no longer connected.

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Hello Ralph! Unfortunately, this item has been discontinued with no further replacements or cross references available and our company is unaware of any other available sources. Sorry about that!

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Hi Hamaga. There is a directional switch part # WP777811. Use a volt/ohm meter part # MA-DM1 to assist you in your diagnostics. It should read closed (0-ohms) when closed, infinity when opened. Thank You.

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Hello Robert! The off switch WP9872161 is a factory direct replacement from the manufacture and is the only part they offer as the replacement. This will work with your product. Thanks.

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