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Interchanging Relays

Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2013 2:27 am
by FundamentalyConfused
Are any of the relays interchangeable? I'm trying to find a temporary testing solution to my cruise relay that's attached to the CCU. I have a few A/C relays sitting around and I'm certain they'll plug right in but not so sure if the polarity and whatnot will match up.

From my research, which didn't come up with much, the only difference I can tell is that the cruise relay has a bracket attached to it where the A/C ones do not. What could be so significant about a bracket?
Any ideas?

Re: Interchanging Relays

Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2013 3:06 am
by SILINC3R
I usually switch the sunroof and fuel pump and if it clicks when I press sunroof its good to go.

Re: Interchanging Relays

Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2013 3:36 am
by Legacy777
Yeah, for the most part, relays are relays as long as the section that switches is wired the same or has the same plugs.

Re: Interchanging Relays

Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2013 12:50 am
by FundamentalyConfused
Could there be a difference between plastic casing and metal? Both of the cruise relays I pulled out are wrapped in metal and have brackets attached. Could the metal be acting as a ground?

Re: Interchanging Relays

Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2013 4:01 am
by Legacy777
No, the casing doesn't really matter and is not acting as a ground. That bracket is just a bracket to hold them.