That component is most likely a resistor used to suppress voltage spikes when relay is switched off; that spike can cause switch contacts to wear prematurely and can possibly head back to ECU or other sensitive component and harm it. Some pics of relays I opened up. Yes. I have too much time on my hands. ;) https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/MiscVanagonWestyPics#5842008121652659778 On 6/1/16, email99@bellsouth.net <email99@bellsouth.net> wrote:
> The circuit diagram on printed on the case has an unusual component > between pins 85 and 86, parallel to the energizing coil. The diagrams > on other relays do not have this component. Coil resistance for this > relay is 71 ohms while the resistance in many other relays is 84 ohms. > There is not any diode function between these pins. > > Does anyone know what this component is and why it is there? > > Thanks, > > Ed >
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