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Old 02-18-03, 12:01 PM
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Random Relays under hood

What are the stock relays used for? There's a set up in the nose and another on the firewall by the coils. Thanks.
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The ones in the nose are for the headlights, high beams, A/C, and electric fan (for the A/C). I'm not sure what the one by the coils is for. The wiring diagram in the factory service manual should have more info. Check the FC3S.org site.

http://www.fc3s.org/how_tos/manuals/88_fsm.html
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one is for rear fog lights, atleast on euro spec FC's
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Originally posted by snerd
I'm not sure what the one by the coils is for.[/url]
That's the Main Relay. It powers the injectors, ignition coils and all solenoids and 12V sensors in the engine bay.
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If your car had Theft Protection, you would find two relays near the trail coil assy. One is for the Starter Cut Relay. The other has already been explained.
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So when I go to a haltech all those relays will could come out? Anyone know if the factory alarm will work with a stand alone?
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Originally posted by cbrock
So when I go to a haltech all those relays will could come out? Anyone know if the factory alarm will work with a stand alone?
The factory alarm does not interface with the ECU, but most of the relays in the car are used for non-engine functions, such as lights, starter kill, power,etc.

So no most of the relays would not come out if using a stand alone.
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