Some would argue that the stock relay worked for 231k and the replacement *should* last another 231k. I would argue that when it fails, with my luck, it'll fail closed and I'll be 100 miles back in the boonies with two dead batteries. I've been running this type of relay for... thirty-five years... <sigh> and never had to replace one. I've replaced tens of lighting relays (on lighting systems) in the same period of time. Bosch, Cibie, Marchal, generic... doesn't seem to make any difference. Jim BTW, here's a GREAT link on the subject: <http://www.tmcowners.com/teamtalk/showthread.php?t=3557> The only recommended change is to pick your trigger voltage off the alternator field wire rather than the ignition circuit. (Replace "boat" with VW.)
On Friday, July 8, 2005, at 07:32 PM, Jake de Villiers wrote: > Not to mention I just replaced the dead OEM relay in my 231,000 mile > Weekender with a $4.59 unit from Bow Wow that looks just like what I > took > out, except for the date on it. Am I going to have trouble? > |
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