That is about a $5 relay. Get one from a junkyard for $2 even. Mark Neil Wasbrikoff wrote: > > Hello Volks, > > I just had my 1987 Westy looked at by VW - to help determine why my second battery (under the drivers seat) was not charging when I drove it. They determined it was the OEM VW battery relay and that it needs to be replaced. > > Cost: $239 > > It reaised a few questions for me. > > 1. Does the cost to replace sound high? It's hard to imagine a relay & wiring costing too much. > > 2. Could any one comment on the ease of difficulty of installing or replacing a relay? > > 3. Do I need to replace the wireing as well, or can I just replace the relay? > > VW wanted to charge me for replacing all the wires, and time involved to do so. When I asked if the wired really needed to be replaced they argued that they did. > > 4. Can anyone recommed a place to buy a battery relay? I'd enjoy taking a shot at replacing this myself and saving some money. I can't afford to spend $239 at this time. > > Any ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. > Thanks, > Neil > > __________________________________________________________________ > The NEW Netscape 7.0 browser is now available. Upgrade now! http://channels.netscape.com/ns/browsers/download.jsp > > Get your own FREE, personal Netscape Mail account today at http://webmail.netscape.com/ |
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