On Dec 9, 8:09 am, Nirodac <Niro...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> "Bob Shuman" <no_spam_...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> > I am not familiar with your particular vehicle, but a three wire, two
> > contact device is not uncommon. (Since you indicate there are
> > contacts, I doubt it is a solid state relay.)
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> > I would suggest that one wire is to control/energize the solenoid,
> > while the other two, probably heavier gauge wire , would be to each of
> > the contacts so therefore carry the heavier current to the load.
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> > The return path for the current to energize the solenoid is usually
> > through the vehicle's chassis/ground. If there is a metal mounting
> > bracket secured by a metal bolt or screw, then check the resistance
> > from that mounting bracket to each of the wires to determine which is
> > the solenoid control wire.
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> > Good luck with resolving whatever your problem is with the vehicle.
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> > Bob
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> >> Good morning world,
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> >> I have a Mitusubi**** Chariot build around 1995 which has ro relays
> >> attached to the positive battery terminal,
> >> one being market as "Fan relay 40 Amp's" the other as "Glow Plug
> >> relay 80 Amps".
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> >> Now, while I can understand the circuit now, I have problems to
> >> understand how those 2 "relays" work.
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> >> They are three wire devices, but have only two contacts, I can see no
> >> contacts for a coil etc. can somebody tell me how these relays work ?
> >> Are they perhaps solid state ?
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> >> Your help and guidance is much appreciated ?
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> >> Kind regards
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> >> Al:
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> Are you sure they are not the FUSES that feed the relays in question.
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> you have a voltmeter you can measure the input and output of these
> "relays" to see if they switch on or off when the engine is running.-
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Hi Nirodac,
Thanks for taking your time to reply to my request,
all is now best understood .
Many thanks
Kind regards
Al:
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