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Title: what is this for?
Post by: maddog on September 12, 2011, 07:45:06 PM

i decided to try and start Survivor today and after i got her started i went around to the front of her while the hood was up and saw smoke coming from this switch i quickly unplugged it and she stayed running i then shut her off and then tried starting her again and she immediately fired right up. now i know it is some sort of switch but as to what it's for i have no clue.here are some pics.
(http://i44.servimg.com/u/f44/14/94/93/40/pict0219.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=193&u=14949340)
(http://i44.servimg.com/u/f44/14/94/93/40/pict0220.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=194&u=14949340)
(http://i44.servimg.com/u/f44/14/94/93/40/pict0221.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=195&u=14949340)

Title: Re: what is this for?
Post by: maddog on September 12, 2011, 08:07:15 PM

that's what i was afraid of. are these better?
(http://i44.servimg.com/u/f44/14/94/93/40/pict0223.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=197&u=14949340)
(http://i44.servimg.com/u/f44/14/94/93/40/pict0224.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=198&u=14949340)
(http://i44.servimg.com/u/f44/14/94/93/40/pict0225.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=199&u=14949340)

Title: Re: what is this for?
Post by: GRONK on September 12, 2011, 08:32:03 PM

It's a simple BOSCH relay. For lights, ACC, etc......

Title: Re: what is this for?
Post by: eagleman on September 12, 2011, 09:23:17 PM

I believe thats a light relay!Do you have fog lights?

Title: Re: what is this for?
Post by: maddog on September 12, 2011, 09:57:16 PM

i have factory driving lights.

Title: Re: what is this for?
Post by: eagleman on September 13, 2011, 02:56:05 PM

By factory driving lights I'm assuming you have the bumper mounted fog lights or what some folks refer to as driving lights.Anyway that relay appears to be the relay for those lights and is mounted on the pass side inner fender. Mine is real close to the starter sol. but have seen some mounted futher back and even on the pass side fire wall.

Title: Re: what is this for?
Post by: GRONK on September 13, 2011, 03:47:51 PM

Here you go. This is as simple as it breaks down.

http://www.classictruckshop.com/clubs/earlyburbs/projects/bosch/relay.htm (http://www.classictruckshop.com/clubs/earlyburbs/projects/bosch/relay.htm)

I ise these on all my lights/relays. Get a brighter bulb/etc

Title: Re: what is this for?
Post by: carguy87 on September 14, 2011, 10:00:52 PM

Depending on the location, some Eagles used a pair of those solenoids mounted to the inner wheel well just behind the passenger side shock tower and above where the cruise control sits. They were used to control the various smog and emissions crap on the 4.2's.

Title: Re: what is this for?
Post by: shanebo on December 25, 2011, 12:25:33 AM

Hey this post may have just answered a buning question i have...my fog lights wont turn on and I didnt see a fuse for them....This relay might be my answer!!...I love the nest, ya find answers in the darndest places!!

Title: Re: what is this for?
Post by: GRONK on December 28, 2011, 10:27:05 AM

Shanebo. I have 100+ of these relays. Don't buy a new one I'll throw one in the carb box.

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