Date:         Thu, 7 Feb 2013 18:32:44 -0800
Reply-To:     neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: No Start Cause: Relay Failure. PICS, Thoughts.
Comments: To: Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com>
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I spied some large ID shrink wrap today at my FLAPS. I also read
through the Pico catalogue. (online here):

http://www.picowiring.com/catalog.html

I also just saw this:

http://www.picocanada.com/en/product/921.php

Maybe the larger blade Jetta relays are rated at a higher current than
the WBX 53 relays?  I also see the amp rating and how that may
generally apply to a given two circuit (NO, NC) relay. Helpful.

Pico has a one piece 2 position relay socket, but wire gauge is too
small. I've ordered some locking type push on female terminals. This
is also cool:  http://www.picocanada.com/en/product/9901.php

And these (waterproof relay and socket):
http://www.picocanada.com/en/product/928.php

Since the Pico 5 pin relays are 40-30 Amp with suppression resistor,
and can be secured, I bet I could use those to replace the Jetta OEM
power supply and fuel pump relays. I should measure how much current
is drawn through the power supply relay first. I see a new DMM in my
future (current on only handles up to 10 Amps)

Neil.

On Thu, Feb 7, 2013 at 5:21 PM, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote:

> I get massive heat shrink tubing from electrical supply houses.  Something
> for 0000 wire guage would work, and it's not expensive, but you might need
> two sizes together depending on the diameter drop to the wires.
>
> I'm surprised how much I use this stuff, it covers up all sorts of ugliness.
>
> Stuart
>


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Neil n

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