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04-30-2005, 04:11 PM

fordguy17

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quick question

can relay's "blow"? thanks.

04-30-2005, 06:40 PM

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RE: quick question

Relays can go bad and need replacing just like fuses, just not as often.

05-01-2005, 02:13 AM

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RE: quick question

so they would suddenly go out like from too much amperage? reason i'm asking is because my e-fan quit working today and all the wires and connections are good. so besides the fan motor itself being broke i don't know what else it could be?

05-01-2005, 01:38 PM

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RE: quick question

relays are set with a maximum voltage and current that can run through them. Too much and they can blow, or they can go bad from age.

05-01-2005, 03:16 PM

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RE: quick question

Releys develop "pits" over time from making and breaking contact. Eventually that pitting leads to not making good contact and it needs replaced. Hopefully thats your problem because I would imagine the relay is cheaper than the fan motor.