where is main relay
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where is main relay
Hey guys,
I have an '87 TII that won't start. No dash lights no fan no anything. I want to check the "Main relay" but can't find documentation about EXACTLY where it is.
Anyone got a good descripton of how to find it?
Thanks!
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I have an '87 TII that won't start. No dash lights no fan no anything. I want to check the "Main relay" but can't find documentation about EXACTLY where it is.
Anyone got a good descripton of how to find it?
Thanks!
- kel -
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Originally Posted by iceblue
Driver side rear apron behind strut tower above T coil assembly.
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Found It!
The problem is a corroded connector that connects the feed from the 80amp main fuse to the ignition switch. It's a single 3/16" thick black wire with a black snap-together connector that is in the harness just below the Main Fuse Block.
I found that there was no 12v input to the ignition switch, so I turned the switch on and start going from the battery inward with my volt meter.
I unbolted the Main Fuse block, and pulled it out of the way to take some measurements, and I heard the car come on - fan, relay click etc.
As i carefully moved the block around to flex the wiring, I could turn the systems on and off. Then I found the described connector and pulled it apart - the car shut down.
Inside, it was quite corroded. I cleaned it up, put it back together and my baby is happy again.
Thanks to all for suggestions.
- kel -
The problem is a corroded connector that connects the feed from the 80amp main fuse to the ignition switch. It's a single 3/16" thick black wire with a black snap-together connector that is in the harness just below the Main Fuse Block.
I found that there was no 12v input to the ignition switch, so I turned the switch on and start going from the battery inward with my volt meter.
I unbolted the Main Fuse block, and pulled it out of the way to take some measurements, and I heard the car come on - fan, relay click etc.
As i carefully moved the block around to flex the wiring, I could turn the systems on and off. Then I found the described connector and pulled it apart - the car shut down.
Inside, it was quite corroded. I cleaned it up, put it back together and my baby is happy again.
Thanks to all for suggestions.
- kel -
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I found the same one on one of my FC projects took like 6 hrs to find because I had a short inline with the main relay also. The connector you found seems to give a few people troubles. Congrats on finding it!
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