Matching OEM Relays
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Forum Name: Relays
Forum Discription: Relay Diagrams, SPDT Relays, SPST Relays, DPDT Relays, Latching Relays, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=146879
Printed Date: April 24, 2024 at 5:08 PM
Topic: Matching OEM Relays
Posted By: dpoc
Subject: Matching OEM Relays
Date Posted: June 11, 2021 at 1:20 AM
I'm looking to replace some relays, and I'm trying to figure out what the differences are, and the best way to test them.
Got to be honest, until now I hadn't realised there was such a wide variety of 12V relays, even for a given amperage. The particular ones I'm looking, despite being Tycos, seem to have been particular to a specific model, and are nolonger made. One of the differences seems to be the impedance across the input coil. I'm worried that if I fit the wrong spec, it either won't work, or will damage the electronics.
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Posted By: i am an idiot
Date Posted: June 12, 2021 at 7:05 AM
What vehicle are you trying to replace a relay in? If the resistance of the coil is a higher value than the original you will not hurt any of the electronics. Even with a slightly lower resistance, chances of hurting something is slim to none.
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