What is this relay?

chris s · Aug 13th, 2021, 20:34

Hello,
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

DW42 · Aug 14th, 2021, 22:00

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?

chris s · Aug 16th, 2021, 19:48

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

loki_the_glt · Aug 16th, 2021, 19:53

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.

classicswede · Aug 16th, 2021, 22:20

It is normal, they are tucked up a the A piller corner above the glove box. Dim dip relay IIRC

classicswede · Aug 16th, 2021, 22:20

like this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/333983885...xoCMxMQAvD_BwE

chris s · Aug 17th, 2021, 19:15

Thanks Loki and Classicswede for your help and experience, I've bought the relay from ebay!
Cheers,
Chris

Aug 14th, 2021, 22:00	#2
DW42 Senior Member Last Online: Oct 9th, 2022 04:41 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Currumbin, Queensland	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? __________________ Present: 1990 240GL saloon, 1992 240 estate Past: 1988 240GL; 1971 144DL; 1972 145DL

Aug 16th, 2021, 19:53	#4
loki_the_glt Torquemeister Last Online: Yesterday 16:24 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Asgard, Cheshire	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. __________________ loki_the_glt - Skipper of the Exxon Valdez, driver of Sweden's finest sporting saloon - and pining for another Slant-4.

Aug 16th, 2021, 22:20	#5
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Today 18:07 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	It is normal, they are tucked up a the A piller corner above the glove box. Dim dip relay IIRC __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Aug 16th, 2021, 22:20	#6
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Today 18:07 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	like this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/333983885...xoCMxMQAvD_BwE __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

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Aug 16th, 2021, 19:48	#3
chris s Member Last Online: Jan 23rd, 2024 20:02 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: kernow	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 17th, 2021, 19:15	#7
chris s Member Last Online: Jan 23rd, 2024 20:02 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: kernow	Thanks Loki and Classicswede for your help and experience, I've bought the relay from ebay! Cheers, Chris

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