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> L-Jetronic Resistor pack question, Do they fail?
RohJay
post Nov 27 2015, 07:26 AM
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The L-Jet Resistor pack appears fairly robust.

Is it a "lifetime" part or does it need replacement with time ?

I am trying to collect duplicate L-Jet components to keep as back up.

Just wondering if a back up Resistor Pack would be redundant.
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post Nov 27 2015, 08:11 AM
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Yes, they do fail. Mostly due to heat. The new pack probably has different internal parts too.
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post Nov 27 2015, 08:42 AM
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The wires frequently break off right at the resistor.
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post Nov 27 2015, 08:43 AM
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I would recommend keeping a spare.
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post Nov 27 2015, 08:59 AM
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Thanks Guys.
Appreciate your input very much :-)
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post Nov 27 2015, 11:15 AM
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In 30 years of L-Jet, never had the resistor pack fail. However, I did have a wire break off. Secure the resistor pack so that it doesn't bounce around; same for the dual relay.
Having said that, I still have a spare resistor pack handy...... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Nov 27 2015, 07:26 PM
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Ummm, where is the resistor pack? Pic?

Paul
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post Nov 27 2015, 07:50 PM
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located on the passenger side by the battery. mounted to the body i have seen several wires break. I have a couple extras if you need one. New ones,are still available for about $90. i have one from an 87 Suburu with the same resistant nalues and a different plug.
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post Nov 28 2015, 02:34 AM
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QUOTE(orthobiz @ Nov 28 2015, 06:56 AM) *

Ummm, where is the resistor pack? Pic?

Paul


One on the Left

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post Nov 28 2015, 04:22 PM
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If you want to change the plug , you can get them off of any 80s 4 cylinder Nissan or Toyota. Nippondenso built the L-Jet system under license from Bosch for both Nissan and Toyota.

They are just 4 wire wound resistors, nothing fancy about them. But the wires do break and then you end up with a dead hole.
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If you get a replacement and keep it in the car, Murphy's Law will ensure that the original one never fails. If you decide to leave it out for one road trip, that's when the wires will break. Intermittently, because that's the hardest to diagnose...

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post Nov 28 2015, 07:30 PM
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Thanks for the pics, guys!

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