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Anybody know where I can buy a blue relay receptacle? I see in the D store there is a black one listed (part 100144) or does the color really matter anyway?
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Anybody know where I can buy a blue relay receptacle? I see in the D store there is a black one listed (part 100144) or does the color really matter anyway?
Location: Fresno, CA.
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The color doesn't matter. It was just color coated to match the original blue fan fail relay. To be honest, you don't really need the relay socket. You can just splice the appropriate wires together. That's how my car was when I got it. I wonder why you had the melt down in the fist place? Maybe your fans are drawing too much current?Originally Posted by Steven
Chris Miles
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1983 Grey Manual, VIN #16409, Fresno, California
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It was molded blue plastic, and I have some new ones.
Dirty connections build up resistance and generate heat.
Martin Gutkowski
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Is that a blue "squeze type splice"? That common wire is carrying 30 amps with OEM fans. All connections and crimps with that current really have to be very good or heat will result.
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Yep, 3M Scotchlok, AKA "the problem"...
When you go back, use an uninsulated (or peel it off) crimp type union and solder it. Then shrink wrap...
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+1
The open barrel type crimps seem pretty reliable but those insulated crimps I don't trust with high current circuits.
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