 Headlight relay alternative at local FLAPS, Does anyone know of a good alternative? |
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| ThePaintedMan |
 Jan 4 2013, 03:10 PM
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Advanced Member  Group: Members Posts: 3,887 Joined: 6-September 11 From: St. Petersburg, FL Member No.: 13,527 Region Association: South East States 
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Hi guys,
I installed new lights and a Jwest fuse kit and now my highs are stuck on. The lights worked fine switching high to low prior to the fuse box swap, but I believe it is wired correctly. To start troubleshooting though, I want to swap out relays first before going back into tearing it all apart. Does anyone know of a relay that is available at most auto parts stores/FLAPS that won't break the bank. I know they are available from Pelican, but being in Florida, I'd rather get one locally tonight if possible. I know I can try to find a SAAB one from the junkyard tomorrow, but curious if there is something I can get at a store first. Would one from a later Beetle work? I think NAPA has those. Thanks! -George |
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| Cap'n Krusty |
Jan 4 2013, 04:39 PM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
Your car probably came with the 4 pin relay, and those are NLA. The 5 pin relay requires a jumper wire to function. Check the relay, look for the missing jumper wire. Any VW of that era will use the same relay. Newer ones don't use a relay.
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| ThePaintedMan |
Jan 4 2013, 04:53 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,887 Joined: 6-September 11 From: St. Petersburg, FL Member No.: 13,527 Region Association: South East States
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QUOTE(Cap'n Krusty @ Jan 4 2013, 05:39 PM)  Your car probably came with the 4 pin relay, and those are NLA. The 5 pin relay requires a jumper wire to function. Check the relay, look for the missing jumper wire. Any VW of that era will use the same relay. Newer ones don't use a relay. The Cap'n Yup, I knew about the 5 pin deal and how to jump it. Just didn't know if there were any KNOWN parts numbers that most places have in stock. Might just have to wait till next week I guess. |
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ThePaintedMan Headlight relay alternative at local FLAPS Jan 4 2013, 03:10 PM
914Sixer Can you hear the headlight/turn signal switch CLIC... Jan 4 2013, 10:22 PM kg6dxn You can also use one of these... $5 on ebay. ... Jan 5 2013, 12:14 AM ThePaintedMan Doh! I should have elaborated I guess. Yes, I ... Jan 5 2013, 12:43 AM kg6dxn The stock relay is electro/mechanical. A cam insid... Jan 5 2013, 12:47 AM rhodyguy what's the # on the relay george?
k Jan 5 2013, 09:24 AM kg6dxn Found this on a web search. From the Samba
http://... Jan 5 2013, 10:16 AM ThePaintedMan Hey Kevin,
Its the the standard Bosch 111-941-58... Jan 5 2013, 04:39 PM rhodyguy no M84, just an A. 4 pins. what is the application... Jan 5 2013, 05:20 PM
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no M84, just an A. 4 pins. what is the applicatio... Jan 5 2013, 06:03 PM Cap'n Krusty
no M84, just an A. 4 pins. what is the applicati... Jan 5 2013, 06:28 PM sixnotfour here is some understanding
http://www.bcae1.com/im... Jan 5 2013, 06:55 PM |
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