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• Re: Horn don't toot
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 14 Jan 2002 17:26:54 -0500
  ...Traced the hot wire back to a relay and >thought ah-ha the horn relay is bad. Only to find out (via Bus Depot...
• Re: Load Reduction Relay Failuire
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 19 May 2011 17:12:05 -0700
  As Jeff said, it is a standard relay. You can probably borrow one from another spot, assuming you have an 86+ that came with...
• El-cheapo-voltage_metero-project
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Fri, 20 Sep 2002 15:38:51 -0500
  ...With an experimental version built with relays I figure we would have relays with a minimum switching current and the relay would not close...
• Re: Second Battery Question
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 19 Jul 2002 15:12:50 -0700
  On full Westys this relay is for the fridge element when it is on the 12 volt setting. I use a second wire from...
• Re: What does x mean on fuse/relay panel wiring diagrams?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 27 Sep 2000 15:35:02 -0400
  At 15:03 9/27/2000, Bill Davidson wrote: >So this 'load reduction' relay would be a 'normally closed' relay that >'opens' the circuit...
• Re: H4 headlights and relays
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 19 Jul 2004 06:06:31 EDT
  ...Can anybody share their opinions on whether or not I need to install a new headlight relay? Any thoughts on the best source of...
• Re: A/C 3rd Stage Relay? was lower front grill....
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 5 Jun 2010 00:44:11 -0400
  That 3rd stage relay gets controlled from the radiator switch and the AC high pressure switch. If the fan is cycling with the ignition...
• Another Two Battery Set-up
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 8 Jun 2001 13:26:07 -0400
  ...battery relay. It would require running a blue wire to the relay, a new red wire from the alternator to the relay and a...
• Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Mon, 23 Jul 2007 21:02:09 -0700
  ...The ECU's #3 pin does control the fuel pump relay's activation or deactivation by ground the relay coil's one of the...
• Re: Adding the second battery to the early vanagon ('80)
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Thu, 8 Oct 1998 16:54:28 -0700
  At 09:06 AM 10/8/98 , David Katsuki wrote: >Bill, > >Actually mine does have the factory relay (called battery cutout relay on >the...
• 70A Aux Battery Relay
  Historical mailing list - Keese, Brian W
  Mon, 19 Jul 1999 16:30:16 -0500
  ...70A Aux Battery Relay > > For those of you who are concerned about their 30A refrigerator relay not > being strong enough for the auxiliary battery...
• Re: "Headlights On" Warning Chimes? (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 26 Sep 2002 15:27:24 -0400
  At 02:48 PM 9/26/2002, Matthew Pollard wrote: >relay off of the light swtich and ignition key switch thing would be the...
• Re: Switched 12V power in Engine compartment and hall unit to ecu question. (1984 van)
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Wed, 28 Jun 2006 13:26:57 -0400
  http://www.bgsoflex.com/mspower/mspower.html <--- I'm using a relay board for everything and I've mounted the Megasquirt unit behind the...
• Re: High beams not working
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 15 Nov 2013 17:19:52 -0600
  Pat, when mine did this, I found it was the dimmer switch relays in the kit I had installed that caused the problem. Replaced...
• Re: Start-Solenoid-fix
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 1 May 2003 20:29:09 -0500
  Noel Cookson wrote: > > Are the ordinary automotive relays able to operate at low voltage? That > is what is required to make this relay operate...
• Re: right side headlight wont power up ..new relay kit 2 mths ago ...
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 28 May 2007 16:41:21 -0700
  ...Fuse 7 is where you pick up main power for the relays but not where any of the hi/low circuits connect. Mark Mark...
• Re: Now: long term wear horn relay. Was: Horn installation
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 30 Apr 2020 21:29:24 -0600
  I Have Jay Browns Horn Relay & After Market Dual Horn Set & I don't recall that I needed any special reconfig' of JBs Harness...
• Need speed limiting switch/OXS relay info, 1981 van
  Historical mailing list - STEVE KOCH
  Sat, 20 May 2000 18:04:37 -0700
  ...There is a relay called the speed limit switch, as shown on page 24.14 of the Bently manual or called the OXS relay...
• Re: was fav 12 V acc, now 2nd battery relay system - files posted
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Wed, 21 Feb 2007 13:30:07 -0500
  Michael, I agree - the basic relay system works just fine. While the Sure power 1315 is a nice device, it is unnecessary as an...
• Starting Problems
  Historical mailing list - Dave Chameides
  Sun, 5 Dec 2004 19:18:37 -0800
  ...I checked the inline fuse which seemed fine, so I�m assuming it�s the relay. I also checked the other red leads in...
• Re: Aux Battery in GL-Sure Power Instructions Needed
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 10 Apr 2010 09:04:14 -0700
  ...The manufacturers spec of the relay used in the 1314/1315 is 400 amps for up to 1/2 second after the relay closes...
• Re: Intermittent wiper relay
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 27 Mar 2000 14:03:49 -0800
  After spending a couple hours going through bins full of relays and then waiting for a Jetta or something that had one to come...
• Re: location of "load reduction relay"
  Historical mailing list - Tracy Bonin
  Wed, 5 Feb 2003 11:40:12 -0800
  ...These are the relays. I think the 2nd one in is the load reduction relay. They just pull out and plug back in, just...
• Intermittent wiper relay
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 15:41:08 -0700
  What's the number that should be on the adjustable intermittent wiper relay? I've seen reference to 99, 195 and 196. What should...
• Re: What does a relay do?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 15 Sep 2004 23:05:39 -0600
  ...http://www.nec-tokin.com/english/product/pdf_dl/relay_automotive_notes_e.pdf Bob Stevens http://groups.msn.com/BobsPhotoShare http://groups.yahoo...
• Re: A/C and High Radiator Fan Questions
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 12 Sep 2007 09:06:35 -0700
  ...The high speed relay is hidden and hard to reach while the > medium speed relay is right there in the main relay panel where...
• Re: "99" Programmable Wiper Relay Into an '81?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:29:18 -0400
  ...From my notes when > I was > digging for a 99 a couple years ago, it seems that the 99 relay > comes under > the following...
• Re: 91(bus) dead on the freeway tech expertise needed !
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 28 Jan 2004 08:55:39 -0800
  ...You can test it at the relay panel. There is an empty relay socket in position #2. The 8 holes where a relay could...
• Re: Headlight Relay
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Tue, 17 Aug 2004 08:59:36 -0300
  ...I put the relays between the dimmer switch and the fuses and therefore putting the power through the fuses and energising both lights. Pascal...
• Re: LED lights
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Mon, 17 Jul 2017 21:04:06 -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: Engine Refusing to Start or Dying
  Historical mailing list - Grant Holst
  Fri, 12 Nov 1999 07:54:31 -0800
  ...Occasionally, when > attempting to start the vehicle, I will not hear the click of the fuel pump > relays. Consequently, no start. Sometimes, while driving...
• Re: 87 westfalia relay question
  Historical mailing list - Marco Biancardi
  Fri, 18 Apr 2003 22:33:48 -1000
  ...All I had to do is change the X-contact relay and voila', the good part is that it only cost $5. Special thanks...
• Re: adjustable intermittent relay
  Historical mailing list - IVICZ Laszlo
  Sun, 25 Sep 2005 20:48:40 +0200
  ...But as I saw all the VW/Audi models contains the same wiper/washer relays. So if it works in a '81 VW Golf...
• Re: hissing relays?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Tue, 7 Jun 2011 21:49:19 -0700
  ...hissing relays? Your brake booster is in roughly the same location as the relays, that may be where your hissing is coming from. Don...
• Re: How do I wire up backup lights?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Sun, 20 Sep 2009 14:52:10 -0400
  I was not planning on using a relay since there is an inline fuse which I assume would blow in the event of an...
• Re: Adding a Deep Cycle Battery and heavy duty relay
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Thu, 9 Nov 2006 09:51:53 -0800
  ...Adding a Deep Cycle Battery and heavy duty relay > What you are doing is very dangerous if not done properly and you can > burn...
• Re: Relays
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 4 Apr 2015 16:11:47 -0400
  ...In some relays, that part might be a diode. If a relay used a >diode, and >polarity to 85/86 was reversed, my guess...
• Re: FS: plug and play intermittant programmable/adjustable wiper relays for vanagon
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:53:30 -0700
  ...these are the factory volkswagen >>> intermittant >>> programmable wiper relays. simply pull out your #19 relay in your >>> fusebox >>> and replace it with this one...
• Re: Different coolant level indicator relays
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:20:17 -0400
  At 02:36 PM 9/15/2009, Rico Dagastino wrote: >Can anyone tell me the difference between relays number 251 919 376 used on...
• Re: intermittent headlight failure
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 30 Nov 1999 14:47:41 +0100
  ...If this relay goes faulty, it wont show as a X relay failure. PerL 87 Syncro 112i
• Re: variable-speed wiper relay mod
  Historical mailing list - Pete Cassidy
  Mon, 18 Oct 1999 09:59:22 -0700
  ...to the relay. - Done! 8-) I can't remember where the extra wire went to, other than to somewhere on the relay. Mr. Haynes...
• Re: GoWesty High Power Headlight Kit
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 5 Apr 2006 18:09:17 -0700
  Mm-mm! Finger licking good! On 4/5/06, Daryl Christensen <aatransaxle@direcway.com> wrote: > > I used the relay kit on my syncro westy...
• Re: Wipers suddenly not working, trip tomorrow
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Sun, 2 Jun 2013 00:46:59 -0500
  So, I located the relay. I pulled it and put it back in, no change. However, it turned out that I had one of...
• Re: Fridge wireing?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 26 Jul 2003 09:28:47 -0700
  ...Early fridges have this relay AS PART OF THE FRIDGE so the third wire is the signal wire that triggers the relay when the...
• Re: Elec. Questions. YES it's about Aux Batt. NO, please don't shoot me.... ;^)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 Apr 2007 10:45:35 -0700
  ...5mm blue trigger >> wire to terminal 86 on the fridge relay, which causes the relay to close >> (terminal 85 is grounded by means of...
• Re: 4 pin fuel pump relay(s) question.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 8 Apr 2008 14:11:16 -0700
  ...4 pin fuel pump relay(s) question. > > Hi Scott. > > 3rd relay is for the HO2S (heated O2 sensor) > > The Jetta uses a fancy schmansy...
• Re: Wire connectors for relay blocks
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 9 May 2016 13:22:14 -0700
  ...I have some relay blocks scavenged from early > Vanagons but I would like to replace the connectors to eliminate wiring > splices. Using the relay...
• adding an A/C system . . .
  Historical mailing list - Damian Shaw
  Fri, 30 Mar 2001 08:05:49 -0700
  ...Anyone know the part #'s to the 2nd and 3rd stage relays? 5. The A/C relay, compressor clutch relay, and evaporator relay all...
• Re: Dual-Battery Question
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 7 Jun 2004 22:43:39 -0400
  ...A manual switch or proper relay is an even > better way to do this. A simple fused relay is the way that Westfalia did...
• Re: higher power low beams
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Wed, 8 Dec 1999 13:59:12 -0500
  ...It is called "Two Hella 30 amp relays, and some 10 gauge wire". One relay per bulb. Use original headlamp wire to switch relays...
• Battery isolators vs Relays- was- Why do JC Whitney Battery....
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 3 Feb 2004 14:36:52 -0800
  I agree, a proper relay setup is the way to go for most people. Cheaper, simpler, less intrusive, no wiring mods needed in the...
• Re: Location of fuel pump relay, 1.9
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sat, 19 Jul 2014 10:07:31 -1000
  ...Where's the box that > houses the fuel pump and ECU power supply relays located on the '84 1.9? > > -- > Jack "Rocket j Squirrel...
• Re: Relay #4 - what does it do?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 3 Apr 2010 16:39:53 -0700
  A relay Type 19 is the old style wiper relay. It goes in position 10, right below position 4. Maybe you counted wrong? Mark...
• Fog Light
  Historical mailing list - John Becker
  Mon, 06 Jan 1997 00:25:04 -0800
  ...The two wire wires which I had assumed to be hot and ground are both ground, thus grounding the relay and closing the connection...
• Re: Fridge or Battery relay
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Thu, 26 Jul 2001 13:45:20 -0700
  ...includes wiring, fused relay. The original has a diode in it and is not the standard cube relay. The diode is part of the...
• Hot start relay
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Mon, 24 Oct 2005 19:03:21 -0500
  Well, I put on the hot start relay from Bus Depot today. Blue 84. We'll see if all my starting problems are gone...
• Big Amp Relay directions
  Historical mailing list - aircooled chris
  Wed, 11 Aug 2004 09:50:17 -0700
  Well, I got my big amp relay kit in the mail, but im a dumbass and already lost the stinkin directions. Anyone have a...
• Re: Engine is being flooded with fuel. Help??
  Historical mailing list - Rob Wright
  Fri, 23 Jul 2004 06:52:57 -0500
  ...The relays have nothing to do with the >>> pulsing. The ECU relay is on whenever the key is on. The fuel pump >>> relay >>> is...
• Re: Fw: Auxillary battery not charging
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 21 Sep 2000 10:48:25 -0400
  At 09:08 9/21/2000, Puzerewski wrote: > > If it is not, then you need to check to see that the relay is hooked...
• Re: Unfixable 86 Washers, again - figured out
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 9 Sep 2010 20:44:59 -0400
  ...There's no current to speak of, it's just telling the wiper relay to do its programmed routine. The relay gets the power...