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Jun 30, 2006, 07:36 AM
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Where is the MAIN RELAY located?
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Jun 30, 2006, 09:16 AM
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| Your main relay should be located on the left sidewall, near your left knee. Probably to the left of the under-dash fuse box. It will likely be a gray box, approximately 2" x 1" x 1.5.", with a 2-1/8" mounting bracket attached to it. It is often attached to the side wall, near the hood release, with a 10mm bolt. If you turn your key on and off, you will likely hear it "click." Easiest to remove the lower dash panel for access. |
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Jun 30, 2006, 09:54 AM
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| I am practically taking everything apart on my dash to find the MAIN RELAY. I see everything regarding fuses and wires, but I can not find the main relay. | |
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Jun 30, 2006, 10:05 AM
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| Turn the ignition switch on and off, then you should hear the first relay in the main relay "click." | |
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Jun 30, 2006, 10:11 AM
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| I hear it, but, how do I get to it? Do I have to be totally submerged under the dash? | |
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Jun 30, 2006, 10:18 AM
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| Yes. Believe me, it's one thing to take it out and it's another to replace it. That's why you want to make sure your diagnosis is correct. | |
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Jun 30, 2006, 10:33 AM
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| I'm sure the diagnosis is correct. My step father is a very knowlegable mechanic. Only he can not do the things he used to. I've already purchaced a new main relay. I just don't see anything that looks like the new one in my hand. | |
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Jun 30, 2006, 10:40 AM
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| The color and size of the box changes, depending upon whether you bought an aftermarket relay. The important thing is the connector--it must be the same. | |
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Jun 30, 2006, 10:48 AM
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| I have one that looks like the measurements you mentioned before. Should it be located on the left or right of the steering colomn? Should it be connected with something else? | |
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Jun 30, 2006, 10:55 AM
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| Normally, they are to the left of the steering wheel, but I have seen pictures of a few located just right of the steering wheel. Because of their size and weight, they have a bracket and bolt to securely mount them. Sound and vibration should lead you right to it. | |
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