Date: Fri, 14 Jun 2002 16:41:35 -0400 From: "alofusblount" <alofusblountnopsamel.net> Subject: Re: Headlamp relay
"chrisnew" <chrisnewnopsamorld.com> wrote in message news:HK4O8.5141$GP6.133211nopsamfep1-win.server.ntli.net... > I have 2 of the red relays, part no 95 66 647, one of which is defective as > it causes the headlights to come on even when evrything is switched off. > Having taken them both apart, there is no obvious fault such as broken > wires, dry joint, burnt areas etc on the circuit board of the iffy one. > I guess a simple electronic component has broken down, and I am loathe to > ditch the relay just because of something simple. > Anyone effected a repair on this relay and what was the cause please ? > > Chris > > Had a driver transistor short out on the interior light relay for a 92 900s. Transistor is used to pick up and hold relay energized for a period of time. I would imagine since you mention electronics inside relay that something similar is involved. Used a junk 123ap (2n2222a) transistor. Cost of xistor, nothing. Cost of new relay, 75 US dollars. Cost of not paying abusive amounts of cash for a cussed relay, priceless. dave the new guy
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