Quick relay question..
06-13-2006, 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by sonoma_zr2
the orientation of the relays in the passenger footwell doesn't matter , other wise they would be keyed. they are just like a fuse, there is only 2 ways they can go in , and either one is correct.
06-13-2006, 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Cheetah
Originally Posted by sonoma_zr2
the orientation of the relays in the passenger footwell doesn't matter , other wise they would be keyed. they are just like a fuse, there is only 2 ways they can go in , and either one is correct.
edit: plus I have personally done this (relays in both positions)
06-13-2006, 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by sonoma_zr2
Originally Posted by Cheetah
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the orientation of the relays in the passenger footwell doesn't matter , other wise they would be keyed. they are just like a fuse, there is only 2 ways they can go in , and either one is correct.
edit: plus I have personally done this (relays in both positions)
06-13-2006, 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Cheetah
Originally Posted by sonoma_zr2
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Originally Posted by sonoma_zr2
the orientation of the relays in the passenger footwell doesn't matter , other wise they would be keyed. they are just like a fuse, there is only 2 ways they can go in , and either one is correct.
edit: plus I have personally done this (relays in both positions)
06-13-2006, 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Cheetah
OK, I will. I am heading out to my car right now and will try on e of the 4 prong relay'*
06-13-2006, 04:25 PM
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At first I couldn't picture how a relay could work plugged in upside down. Then I realized it would work if one set of the diagonal prongs energize the relay.
06-13-2006, 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by sonoma_zr2
Originally Posted by Cheetah
OK, I will. I am heading out to my car right now and will try on e of the 4 prong relay'*
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