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| tonybolony |
 Apr 13 2023, 05:48 AM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 31 Joined: 17-September 22 From: Enland , Wes Yorkshire Member No.: 26,859 Region Association: None  |
So i have managed to get all the wiring worked out in this 914 i have that was a jumble, i also replaced the fusebox with a more up to date blade fuse box , i have everything working, but no high beams , main beams work, but so the stalk for high beams and the lights go off, so i am guessing its the relay ? can anybody point me to the corrrect light relay, the one on this car is a 4 pin
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| 76-914 |
Apr 13 2023, 09:13 AM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,700 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California 
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QUOTE(tonybolony @ Apr 13 2023, 04:48 AM)  So i have managed to get all the wiring worked out in this 914 i have that was a jumble, i also replaced the fusebox with a more up to date blade fuse box , i have everything working, but no high beams , main beams work, but so the stalk for high beams and the lights go off, so i am guessing its the relay ? can anybody point me to the corrrect light relay, the one on this car is a 4 pin It is most likely the relay. It is easy to bench test it and can be done with a 9v battery and an ohm meter. The newer style replacement relay requires a jumper IIRC. I think Pelican has them. I have one if you can't find one from one of our suppliers. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Apr 13 2023, 10:41 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,161 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
yes relay or replacement new relay not plugged in properly to the harness
QUOTE(tonybolony @ Apr 13 2023, 04:48 AM) So i have managed to get all the wiring worked out in this 914 i have that was a jumble, i also replaced the fusebox with a more up to date blade fuse box , i have everything working, but no high beams , main beams work, but so the stalk for high beams and the lights go off, so i am guessing its the relay ? can anybody point me to the corrrect light relay, the one on this car is a 4 pin |
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| tonybolony |
Apr 13 2023, 11:32 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 31 Joined: 17-September 22 From: Enland , Wes Yorkshire Member No.: 26,859 Region Association: None |
thank you for the replays. i am in England , but i have ordered the relay from pelican , the current relay has 4 wires on it so can somebody show me how the 5 pin wires up please ?
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