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• The relay that "purrs"
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 10 Apr 2008 14:41:46 -0700
  ...The motor was running, and I could hear a purring sound coming from the relay panel. Took off the cover and its the relay...
• Re: Cranks but now, STARTS!
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 24 Mar 2010 06:02:58 -0700
  No deep knowledge to offer, but my no-start problem went away after I replaced the inboard relay in that box.� Could have been...
• Re: Horns, improvements
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Wed, 21 Aug 2013 15:52:42 -0700
  http://www.the12volt.com/relays/relays.asp On Wed, Aug 21, 2013 at 3:48 PM, mark drillock <mdrillock@cox.net> wrote: > Almost, the...
• Re: Will this work for a rear bright light that works only in reverse?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 31 Jul 2013 20:10:52 -0400
  ...The power circuit of >that relay would go from the battery, through the relay, to the light. Use one relay. Take the 86 feed...
• Re: Relay question
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Fri, 20 Apr 2001 10:37:47 -0400
  The part number for that relay is VW 171 919 433 I just dug mine out of the drawer it's been in for...
• Re: Optima Batteries
  Historical mailing list - Steve Manning
  Wed, 22 Mar 2000 11:40:07 -0600
  ...I may anyway just replace the stock 30 amp relay with a 40 or 75 amp relay. I have no intention of using this...
• Re: Intermittent wiper Relay ?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 22 Apr 2010 11:09:07 -0600
  ...what number is on the non- intermittant wiper relay? Here's a fuzzy pic of the old relay & the plastic piece pulled from the...
• Re: Relay Test Method
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 13 May 2002 00:08:11 -0400
  ...Hanlon wrote: >David, > >Can you give me the method to test relays out of the vehicle? I have >acquired a number of relays from...
• Re: Fuel Pump No Juice
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 12 Apr 2011 12:07:54 -0700
  ...The fuel pump Relay is energized by the ECU suppliing ground to the fuel pump relay. ( if you found that wire at the fuel...
• Re: Fifth connection on relay
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 19 Feb 2014 10:12:23 -0800
  ...The VW relay has 2 pins labeled >> 87 and they are tied together permanently inside the relay. > > >>> On Tue, Feb 18, 2014 at 11...
• Re: A/C Relay
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Sat, 26 Sep 1998 10:52:52 -0400
  ...Resoldered the relay, removed the seperate wires from each socket location (you must make a little removal tool that is about 3/32" wide...
• Re: LED lights
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Mon, 17 Jul 2017 19:09:05 -0700
  ...When I added the front bulbs the relay just buzzes. I have not > seen any upgraded turn signal relays offered with the bulbs. Does...
• Re: '85 Camper fridge relay wiring
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 5 Aug 2000 11:18:27 -0400
  At 14:03 6/9/2000, Rain Brush wrote: > My '85 Westy needs a relay under the drivers >seat which connects 12v to the...
• Headlight relay
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sat, 10 Jun 2006 18:33:19 -0700
  Volts [get it, huh huh?] Got the relay kit from van caf�. Instructions are ... Uh... Limited? Main Point The left low beam is yellowier...
• Re: right side headlight wont power up ..new relay kit 2 mths ago ...
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Tue, 29 May 2007 10:49:55 -0700
  OK anyone wanta vette this revised & hopefully more accurate 80-85 relay kit install instructions for the list vendor kits http://members.shaw.ca...
• Re: No Start Cause: Relay Failure. PICS, Thoughts.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 7 Feb 2013 18:32:44 -0800
  ...http://www.picocanada.com/en/product/921.php Maybe the larger blade Jetta relays are rated at a higher current than the WBX 53...
• Re: Fw: Question-Oxygen Relay?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 5 May 2020 11:08:54 -0700
  ...i.e the O2 sensor does not have a built in heater element requiring a relay to switch it on/off. Does this Vanagon...
• Re: Testing relays
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Fri, 26 May 2000 10:21:36 -0700
  ...I never tried with vw relays, but you can often pry the top off the relay and physicially watch it work. These relays are...
• Re: 3rd stage cooling fan relay (for a/c)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 17 Apr 2001 20:47:13 -0400
  The proper relay is rated at 70 amps. Need to accommodate the inrush of the motor starting. Wrong relay may weld together with fan...
• Followup Re: 1991 Westy - Does Bentley describe relays on fuse panel?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Wed, 21 Oct 2020 00:02:00 -0600
  ...or not!� lol The Relay 15 is the daytime running light (DRL) relay (Canada only).� This is the one I wanted to pull (in...
• Re: Headlight Upgrade Eilemma
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 8 Sep 2011 19:04:23 -0500
  ...Everyone has a set in their toolbox - right? Relay socket vs just the relay. - If you use the relay socket - the VW connectors will...
• Headlight Relay Kit Problems
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Sun, 1 Dec 2013 11:44:01 -0500
  ...I'm installing the Bus Depot Vision Kit headlight upgrade kit on my 1985 camper (they use relays from That VW Bus Guy). The...
• Second Battery Success
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sun, 19 Dec 2010 00:46:12 +0000
  ...Bad relay. Swapped it out, now both batteries showing same voltage with engine running. Then back inside to do P90X. Tomorrow: headlight relays and...
• Turn Signal Flasher....
  Historical mailing list - Phil Baird
  Sat, 18 Jan 2003 09:50:08 -0800
  ...I suspect it's the relay. Can anyone tell me its location and does the same relay operate the emergency flashers? Also, can I...
• Starter Relay on syncro 86
  Historical mailing list - matthew
  Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:02:19 -0400
  Where is the starter relay on an 86 syncro.
• Headlight Relay
  Historical mailing list - The Martins
  Tue, 5 May 1998 21:40:45 -0500
  Is relay # 411 941 583c interchangable with 111 941 583 ? Thanks, Larry
• Re: Intermittent Wiper Relay Upgrade - Answer
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 6 May 2002 12:51:29 -0400
  What the heck is a programmable wiper relay?
• Re: Testing glow plugs and then replacing tips
  Historical mailing list - Ahlgrim, Kevin L
  Wed, 8 Dec 2004 10:32:49 -0500
  Doc, I have been having, and still having, glow plug/relay problems. The inline fuse is to the left of the relay. If you...
• Re: 1991 Westy - Does Bentley describe relays on fuse panel?
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 19 Oct 2020 09:52:53 -0700
  ...You'll have to look at each respective section to get the correct relay into the appropriate spot. Not all relays are the same...
• Dual Battery Relay Install Instructions (long)
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Sun, 18 Jun 2000 21:16:08 -0700
  Hi volks, Since I've had numerous requests for the battery cut-out relay installation instructions, I thought to repost the instructions that I...
• Re: more on problems with second battery
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Mon, 15 Mar 2004 23:47:14 -0500
  David Marshall wrote: > Mark and the list... > I've been looking at this whole second battery isolator / relay thing. I've seen some systems...
• Re: more information on engine swap/fuel pump woes
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:36:01 -0400
  ...All are totally fine. > Strange note… if i bridge the fuel pump relay the pump runs fine. BUT if i bridge the power relay...
• Re: Starter Relay Upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Sat, 11 Jul 1998 02:56:28 -0500
  ...Starter Relay Upgrade > Date: Friday, July 10, 1998 6:10 PM > > Has anyone performed the starter relay upgrade? What is replaced and how > extensive...
• Re: Does anyone have the part number for the fridge relay?
  Historical mailing list - '80 Westy Pokey
  Thu, 26 Jul 2001 09:32:39 -0700
  ...Incidentally, other > relays can apparantly be substituted. That relay is dealer only and about > $65 as I recall, but when my friend needed one...
• Re: High Speed Fan
  Historical mailing list - David Hally
  Fri, 9 Jul 2004 22:18:49 -0700
  Mark, the problem was that hidden relay, I pulled it and no mor fan problem. I ordered a new one on Tuesday and on...
• Re: What is a Hard Start Relay Kit? Who sells them?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 25 Jun 2004 09:19:38 -0400
  > > One of the List Members mentioned the solution to my > > Ignition Switch Mystery (see my previous post) might > > be a Hard Start Relay Kit...
• Re: FS: programmable adjustable wiper relays
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:35:10 EST
  ...this is a OEM volkswagen relay. replaces your #19 wiper > > relay.. > > allows you to custom set the intervals of your front windshield wiper > delay...
• Re: 91 Camper - Factory Default Aux battery install help
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Sun, 11 Apr 2010 12:31:44 -0600
  That bit about the factory relay being wired to the fuse panel makes sense to me Mark. So this second relay would get it...
• Re: Weekender Second Battery Question
  Historical mailing list - Clint Carson
  Tue, 14 Dec 2010 06:31:33 -0800
  ...Lots of great general relay info at this site; http://www.the12volt.com/relays/relays.asp On Sun, Dec 12, 2010 at 4:40...
• Re: Help with Dometic 12v wiring
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 16 Jun 2009 06:13:25 -0700
  You need to make sure the alternator part of the circuit is working correctly first, then connect the relay to it. With the blue...
• Re: Digifant Electrical Experts: New Harness + 4 Pin Hella 53 Relay for ECU?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 28 May 2012 18:52:16 -0700
  ...ECU and fuel >> pump relays are both 4 pin Hella 53. Relay diagram shows what may be a >> suppressing diode in parallel at relay...
• Re: VW relay #53, 141 951 253B
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 1 Jun 2016 10:47:13 -0700
  That component is most likely a resistor used to suppress voltage spikes when relay is switched off; that spike can cause switch contacts to...
• 86 Westy Electrical Questions/Problems
  Historical mailing list - K & K
  Mon, 2 Sep 1996 21:09:31 -0400
  ...After consulting with Bentley, we realized that our relay panel seems to be missing some of the relays shown in the book. Though at...
• Black Box Relay question
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:24:54 -0400
  Hi Group ~ In the engine compartment right above the coil sits the black box with 2 relays inside. Is the Power Supply relay the...
• Re: Horn upgrade
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 15 May 2011 22:53:20 -0400
  At 10:23 PM 5/15/2011, Edward Maglott wrote: >Looks like "relay" is the answer. Next question... can I use one of >the...
• AC relays & diagrams
  Historical mailing list - Paul Schiemer
  Wed, 30 Jun 1999 15:38:38 -0400
  ...the two relays up under the grill may be bad. without them in line i can get the fans and compressor clutch to work...
• Is battery isolator better than a relay?
  Historical mailing list - CARY CHIANG
  Wed, 3 Nov 1999 02:59:01 MST
  ...battery charging via a relay, I was wondering what the benefits were of a battery isolator versus a simple relay? Is it that the...
• Jay Brown Headlight Relays
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 10 Jan 2023 13:18:17 -0600
  Anyone know how to reach Jay Brown, maker of relay kits?
• Headlight relay(s)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 1 Jul 2001 11:22:15 -0700
  Does anyone have a schematic for a headlight relay system? Karl Wolz
• Re: [Syncro] dual battery isolator
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 24 Aug 2004 10:00:14 -0700
  If you read your link, Sean used a RELAY instead of an isolator with his Optima dual battery setup. He also added an inverter...
• starter problems-diesel
  Historical mailing list - Madeline Mullen/Ed Lowe
  Fri, 3 Jul 1998 21:00:38 -0800
  Here is a problem that occurred when I added a "slave relay" to my 82 Westy Diesel starter circuit. I've looked in the...
• Re: Flash Alert! Dual Battery Relay
  Historical mailing list - Phillip Bouton
  Thu, 28 Jan 1999 11:44:48 -0500
  What would it take to use a higher amp relay or manual switch? How would these be set-up? -----Original Message----- From: harald_nancy...
• Where does this relay go?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 20 Feb 2009 17:28:31 -0600
  Or put another way, where can I find the one on the car to replace it? It's the Level Control relay and I...
• Re: VW relay #53, 141 951 253B
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 3 Jun 2016 12:34:47 -0700
  ...The fuel pump relay is energized via a > switched ground from the ecu. > > In my later (latest?) edition of Bentley the ecu relay is...
• Re: relay cost question
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 28 Nov 2002 10:56:02 -0800
  That is about a $5 relay. Get one from a junkyard for $2 even. Mark Neil Wasbrikoff wrote: > > Hello Volks, > > I just had my...
• Re: Fuel pump relay cutout switch
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 15 Nov 2007 19:21:53 -0800
  ...Fuel pump relay cutout switch > > I guess few noticed that he said he has a SUBARU conversion. Without > specific info about the wiring modifications...
• Re: Fuel Pump - How to disable
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Mon, 26 Jan 2004 19:09:41 EST
  ...Inside are 2 relays. One of them is the fuel pump relay. It has been so long that I cannot recall which is left...
• Re: adjustable intermittent relay
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 23 Sep 2005 13:03:48 -0700
  ...adjustable intermittent relay > Hi all, > > is there anybody here who is interested in adjustable intermittent > wiper relay? I've modified the original Hella relay...
• Re: Looking for S42 Cooling Fan Fuse ???
  Historical mailing list - John C.
  Mon, 10 Jul 2006 20:47:22 EDT
  ...The relay has it's own harness and it's relay socket is screwed down to sheet metal. The fuse is on the lower...
• Re: Ignition switch recommendations.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 7 Nov 2010 19:45:35 -0500
  ...The X terminal isn't a problem -- it's already driving a relay. It's the 50 (starter solenoid which is a highly inductive...