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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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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 3,887 Joined: 6-September 11 From: St. Petersburg, FL Member No.: 13,527 Region Association: South East States ![]() ![]() |
Doh! I should have elaborated I guess. Yes, I can indeed hear a click from the relay when I pull on the stalk, but I only switch between "high" and the fogs (also because I have the Jwest fog light flash kit). Again, leaving me to believe its the relay. Not sure about voltage - I know I see 12 V at both the white and yellow wires at the lights currently. When the lights shut off (with them disabled in the "up" position") I can visibly see the "low" beam on for a quick moment after the high beam turns off.
I did also know about the SAAB relays from my forum searches here in the garage, and I think I'm going to order one on Ebay rather than scrounge through the junkyard. Was just hoping to find a cheap alternative from a FLAPS so I could troubleshoot it this weekend. The SAAB relay new at Autozone is well over $100!! Looks like I'll have to wait till I get one off the internet. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) |
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