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DISCUSSION => Electrical => Topic started by: E301000 on June 29, 2011, 03:14:49 PM

Title: E30 Relay Socket Identification
Post by: E301000 on June 29, 2011, 03:14:49 PM

Hello Guys I am seeking your assistance to identify a relay socket.

Vehicle : 1991 318is  - M42 Engine , LHD

I  found an empty relay socket below the front speakers on the left hand side of the car. It seem to be tied into the central locking system.
Can you tell me what does it control and if it should bel left empty. The previous owner was not in the habit of replacing broken parts.


Thanks

Fabian

Title: E30 Relay Socket Identification
Post by: DesktopDave on June 29, 2011, 03:17:46 PM

Some models have a convenience lighting "relay" (actually a controller) there, tucked into the bodywork. It's a largish black relay-looking box that doesn't seem to do anything.

Title: E30 Relay Socket Identification
Post by: nanotech9 on June 30, 2011, 12:32:58 AM

supposedly they don't do anything because they die quickly... and then the lighting just becomes an on-off function instead of either a timed function or dimming function (i can't remember which its supposed to be).

Title: E30 Relay Socket Identification
Post by: E301000 on July 15, 2011, 11:37:04 AM

Thanks guys ....sorry for the late response