I have a defect vacuum pump Im trying to fix and came across this component which I cant find the function to with Google searches. Hoping some of you knows the answere when Google dont
The component has written MP 7259 and T 0914/M7 on it.
Attached is some pics of it. Its wired in series with the lead wire on a 1 phase 230 V circuit.
Looks like possibly a bi-metallic element, which would do just that.
For testing purposes, OP could simply short out the connections and see if the pump motor runs.