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Old 09-30-16, 05:16 PM
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Are relays interchangeable ?

Stupid question but are relays interchangeable ?

89 vert. I wanted to test out a function on my car but I don't hear the relay clicking. Instead of running out and buying a new one I would like to swap one from another system.

Is it ok if it's the same prongs/wire #s ? Example: foglight relay on the fan relay.

And by relays I mean the ones by the rad support.
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Which relay do you not hear clicking? Usually, if the number of wires to the relay is the same then you can swap them.
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A/C relay. Trying to figure out why it's not turning on.
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I have the same problem
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is the AC charged? if not the low pressure switch wont let the compressor engage.

u could unplug the relay and manualy run 12V to the coil of the relay to see if it engages, then hook a multimeter up to the output side to check for continuity when u apply voltage(it should make an audiable noise tho)
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