Cartesian Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 I've got one bad relay in my engine compartment relay box. I went Google shopping for a replacement but the only type of relay that any of the online warehouses offered had the wrong prong configuration. I even ordered one, because it was 'guaranteed' to work with my model year, even though the picture showed that it wouldn't (there was a disclaimer that the picture might not accurately depict the part you get, but unfortunately it was a perfect facsimile). Of course when it arrived it wasn't the type I needed. Anyway, I've attached two images. The first is an approximation of the relay type I find on all the warehouse websites, the second is the kind I actually need (except mine has 903 printed instead of 810). Does anyone know where I can buy one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neotech84 Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Junk yard, It's a pocket item Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cartesian Posted September 20, 2011 Author Share Posted September 20, 2011 Sure, but is there an online seller that stocks new or refurbished relays of this type? It just seems strange to me that there isn't one, considering that pretty much every other small component for the car is available somewhere online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 It would probably help your quest if you identified what the relay is for. Ignition, fuel, ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boosted280 Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Local parts store didnt have it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palladin Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 I guess you got it by now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsicard Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Cartesian: The relay you pictured is probably out of production made in Japan. The American Standard Automotive Relay is either 4 contacts for Single Pole Single Throw (SPST) or 5 contacts for Double Pole Single Throw (DPST) and the sockets for same are most likely 5 contacts and compatible for either SPST or DPST American Standard Automotive Relays. Since the relays that you pictured are 5 contacts they also are DPST Relays. Relays are specified by coil voltage and contact current ratings. The most standard American Automotive Relay is 12 volts coil and 30-40 Ampere rated contacts. Suggest modifying your relay box to accept American Standard Automotive Relays. Bosch and Tyco are two of the primary manufacturers of these relays. Trying to find the Japanese replacements is like finding hens teeth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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