Fusebox Relay (Refurb?)

[dibbers006]

The initial message was deleted from this topic on 19 December 2023 at 21:54

[AndrewW-G]

If it’s obsolete, find one with the same functions and attach the wires for the existing relay to it . . . . . . it's been done many times on Ferrari Mondials where the fuel pump circuit has burnt out the fuse board tracks

[voicey]

I assume the problem is that the relay plugs into a board and you can't get a relay with the same pattern pins? I would make up a wiring harness that pugs into the board with the other end connected to a new, similar, replacement relay. This is what some people do to put the uprated F1 relay from a Challenge Stradale into a bog standard F360.

[Cyberprog]

Breakers yards maybe?

[BliarOut]

Get a relay with a plastic mount and mount it near the panel.

You'll need to know the rating and the pinouts on the existing relay. You can then make some tails and plug them into the existing panel.

Post up some pics and we'll come up with a solution. The relay will probably have a diagram on it with some numbers like this



Which would be handy to see.

[AndrewW-G]

dibbers006 said:

Sorry to be stupid but when you say 'similar'... how do I know?

Could there be power, delay differences... I don't know how I can be sure of a 'similar' one

I'm not so electrically knowledgable

In which case, the easiest fix would be to give your local auto electrician a call and ask how much they would charge to come out and sort it

[voicey]

BliarOut said:

You'll need to know the rating and the pinouts on the existing relay. You can then make some tails and plug them into the existing panel.

Post up some pics and we'll come up with a solution. The relay will probably have a diagram on it with some numbers like this



Which would be handy to see.

This - post up as much info about the existing relay as possible.

However, as Andrew has said, you may be better off paying an Auto Electrcian to wire it up for you if you're not that way inclined. I can't see it taking more than 1/2 hour (depends on the location in the car).

[voicey]

dibbers006 said:

I've bridged it to get it running but I will get some specifications for you later if you don't mind taking a look

Hopefully I can get a drawing as well.

Problem I have is the Ford Specs aren't 100% the setup for my car as it is so rare so a bit of guess work.

You say you bridged it - just be careful that whatever it's controlling doesn't burn out. The relay is there for a reason!