Relays in the fuse box

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Adrian Hodgson, Oct 23, 2005.

  1. Adrian Hodgson

    Adrian Hodgson Guest

    A note of warning to watchers.

    Due not try to replace the relays in the fuse box with any standard relays
    from the accessory shop with out serious consideration first.

    The front wiper relay was intermittent on my 96 Vectra. So instead of going
    to Vauxhall for a replacement I picked up a pin for pin replacement relay
    from an acc. shop. 30 amp change over type.

    What I had not bargained for was the diode the new relay has across its
    coil. This caused a short circuit path in the Multimeter section of the
    fuse box and burnt out some trac.

    Luckily the track could be repaired and the board works again, but just a
    cautionary note to other not aware.


    Cheers

    Adrian
     
    Adrian Hodgson, Oct 23, 2005
    #1
Ask a Question

Want to reply to this thread or ask your own question?

You'll need to choose a username for the site, which only take a couple of moments (here). After that, you can post your question and our members will help you out.
Similar Threads

  1. fuse for glowplugs

  2. Anyone got the power cable pinouts for the oracle trafficmaster?

  3. Anyone got the power pinouts for the oracle trafficmaster? ATT brian cadge!!!!!

  4. What's the widget in the petrol cap ?

  5. Fault with Cassette/Radio Player & Fuse Box - Vauxhall Astra (Saloon/1993)

  6. Fuse Location - Vectra

  7. i have a warning light on the dashbord for the sensor in the cat

  8. Nissan Micra Fuse Box (yea, I know!)

Loading...