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Date:         Fri, 18 Apr 2003 19:39:06 -0400
Reply-To:     Sylvie et Germain <reglys@SYMPATICO.CA>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Sylvie et Germain <reglys@SYMPATICO.CA>
Subject:      Re: black box above coil
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Gary


I have never opened this box. (It seems to be tough to open). My
understanding is only according to books. I think you are right for the
position of the relays and I am pretty sure they are the same type of relay.
Pin 85 and 86 = coil, pin 30 and 87 = contact.


Germain


----- Original Message -----
From: "gary hradek" <hradek@yahoo.com>
To: "Vanagon Mailing List" <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
Cc: <reglys@SYMPATICO.CA>
Sent: Friday, April 18, 2003 11:39 AM
Subject: black box above coil




> germain,
>         for the sake of complete understanding these
> two relays appear to be identical in appearance.   I
> am guessing the one on the outside side controls the
> ecu and the one on the inside side controls the fuel
> pump.
>      am I correct?
> also for those of you who want to take a peak, push
> the tabs in the back of the box(outside side) and lift
> the lid.   Never want to break into your box but use
> that light touch       gary
>
> Date:    Thu, 17 Apr 2003 20:52:22 -0400
> From:    Sylvie et Germain <reglys@SYMPATICO.CA>
> Subject: Re: black box above coil
>
> On Vanagon 86 and up (I do not know for the older
> Vanagon), this box
> contents two relays : Power Supply Relay and Fuel Pump
> Realy. The Power
> Supply Relay provides battery voltage to the Digifant
> E.C.U. The Fuel
> Pump
> Relay provides battery voltage to the fuel pump,
> injectors and other
> devices. These realys are activated by the ignition
> switch. If one of
> these
> relays do not work, the motor will not be able to run
> at all.
>
> Germain
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Joseph Fortino" <fortinoj@SPEAKEASY.NET>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2003 2:56 PM
> Subject: Re: black box above coil
>
>
> > p/n are on relays, i replaced one of mine after
> troubleshooting some
> things, i popped it out and shook it a
> > bit and sure enuff the replay had popped something
> was loose
> > inside. BTW i think these control the fuel
> injectors.
> >
> > Joe
> >
> > On 17 Apr 2003, Sidney White wrote:
> >
> > > what is this part? on a 1987, i opened it up
> > > and saw 2 relays. Could these affect my poor
> > > running condition.
> >
>
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