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Bitsyncmaster
09-18-2012, 07:06 AM
Pulling Relays

Never use a screw driver to pull a relay. Many of the pins are connected to 12 volts and not fused. Even if you pull the battery, you will damage my solid State relays that have exposed circuit traces on the bottom. I will request return of a nonworking unit to analyze the failure. If I see a screw driver has been used I will not warranty replacement.

I use "tongue depressors" to rock the relays out of the sockets. Sometimes I need to pull the relays beside the one I want out if it has 5 pins. The 5 pin relays are harder to pull out.

I know sometimes they are a bear to pull but keep rocking it and it will come out. I plan to design a relay pulling tool when I get time.
Shep
09-18-2012, 07:46 PM
Was this meant to be a reply or PM? Kind of seems like it was in response to someone. :confused0:
Rich
09-18-2012, 11:52 PM
Good warning not to pry them out with conductive tools.

Other suggestion - Relay Puller Pliers - good for all relay-equipped cars:

LINK to Lisle Relay Puller Pliers (http://www.autozone.com/autozone/accessories/Lisle-Relay-puller-pliers/_/N-255s?itemIdentifier=291342)

You still need to pull and rock it gently, but with these there is something to hang on to while doing that. Great when the relays are packed in a row like molars.
Bitsyncmaster
09-19-2012, 05:14 AM
Was this meant to be a reply or PM? Kind of seems like it was in response to someone. :confused0:

Just a general tip and reminder. I did look at relay pulling tools but think I can make a better one. I will post what I come up with here and anyone else can do the same.
Shep
09-19-2012, 06:25 PM
Just a general tip and reminder. I did look at relay pulling tools but think I can make a better one. I will post what I come up with here and anyone else can do the same.Just making sure this wasn't misplaced. :thumbup:

I'd like to see it! I wasn't aware solid-state relays had the circuitry on the bottom. Would've thought it'd be on the opposite side of the circuitboard. Good tip to remember.
Bitsyncmaster
09-19-2012, 07:40 PM
Just making sure this wasn't misplaced. :thumbup:

I'd like to see it! I wasn't aware solid-state relays had the circuitry on the bottom. Would've thought it'd be on the opposite side of the circuitboard. Good tip to remember.

My units have two circuit boards, one mounted spaced from the top of the bottom one. Componets are on three board sides. Bottom traces are needed mostly to double up on the high current conductors.