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Sourcing 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=9089
Printed Date: August 28, 2025 at 6:42 PM


Topic: Sourcing relays

Posted By: sfowler
Subject: Sourcing relays
Date Posted: February 05, 2003 at 7:19 AM

What do you use for relay voltage and current ratings for high amp and low amp applications?

I was thinking on going to the salvage yard and strip a few vehicles of their relays as the 12V 30A ones at Radio Shack are $6 each.



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-Steve
steven_m_fowler@yahoo.com



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Posted By: S10Fan
Date Posted: February 05, 2003 at 6:59 PM

I do the same. I've found that late model camaro's and firebirds have a relay bank on the drivers side under the hood. My last trip to the junk yard netted me 10 relays for $10.00.



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Clarion, Xtant, AudioControl, Focal



Posted By: GMC4x4Guy
Date Posted: February 06, 2003 at 2:30 PM

www.partsexpress.com has true, 5-pin Bosch relays for $2 each and Bosch-type relays for only $1. They also have a nice variety of relay plugs for cheap.



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"Drive it like you stole it"



Posted By: brianh
Date Posted: February 07, 2003 at 7:01 PM
I get mine from Pars Express also.  Just ordered 10 of the 89 cent relays to see how they hold up.  The Bosh relays run $1.89 if you buy at least 10.  Cant beat the price!  Brian


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