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Aug 13th, 2021, 20:34 | #1 |
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What is this relay?
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I'm giving my wife's Torslanda a bit of a tidy/freshen up and after replacing the tailgate looms I found the rear wiper still would not work. After an internet search I discovered that the problem could be that the intermittent relay was very corroded so I've now replaced that. Whilst working in the footwell I found another relay located nearby which also had some corrosion, so I've removed it to clean the terminals but it was quite corroded and lots of white powdery residue fell out of the aluminium housing during removal. I would like to replace this relay but have no idea what it's for. Can anyone give me some pointers? Here's some photos. Thanks in advance! Chris Last edited by chris s; Aug 13th, 2021 at 20:48. |
Aug 14th, 2021, 22:00 | #2 |
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I don't recognise it, but you could see what doesn't work with it removed. Could be from an alarm or other add-on gadget. Where does it connect to -- is it possible to follow the wiring?
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Aug 16th, 2021, 19:48 | #3 |
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Thanks DW42 for your input.
I've attempted to trace back the wiring but it just follows back into the main loom. A quick check of the electrics doesn't appear to highlight anything not working, so as you said it's probably from a defunct accessory. Cheers, Chris |
Aug 16th, 2021, 19:53 | #4 |
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Possibly a seat-belt warning light relay? If you put the ignition to position 3 with the driver's seat-belt unfastened and the seatbelt warning DOESN'T come on then you've found its function.
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Aug 16th, 2021, 22:20 | #5 |
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It is normal, they are tucked up a the A piller corner above the glove box. Dim dip relay IIRC
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Aug 17th, 2021, 19:15 | #7 |
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Thanks Loki and Classicswede for your help and experience, I've bought the relay from ebay!
Cheers, Chris |
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