Re-Sodering Main Relay..
07-31-2004, 03:08 PM
#1
Honda-Tech Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Funfax, VA, United States
Posts: 4,180
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
Re-Sodering Main Relay..
Are there any how-to's to do this, Id rahter just resoder than going out to Honduh and buying a new one..
What exactly do you re-soder, and pics or diagrams are appreciated!
What exactly do you re-soder, and pics or diagrams are appreciated!
07-31-2004, 03:14 PM
#2
Honda-Tech Member
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: San Diego, CA, USA
Posts: 1,508
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: Re-Sodering Main Relay.. (navin)
Did you like cut it out and your putting a differant one in? Ow thats some scary ****, so many wires that could be mistaken for others. But yeah if you know how to solder right (no finger twist with solder) then it should be fine.
07-31-2004, 03:20 PM
#3
07-31-2004, 03:27 PM
#4
Former Moderator
Re: Re-Sodering Main Relay.. (navin)
Why not just spend the $40.00-$50.00 for a new main relay from Honda?
You can resolder it, but it's pretty ghetto when the new one is already so cheap. Soldering it is like a temporary band-aid.
You can resolder it, but it's pretty ghetto when the new one is already so cheap. Soldering it is like a temporary band-aid.
07-31-2004, 03:37 PM
#6
Honda-Tech Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Funfax, VA, United States
Posts: 4,180
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
Re: Re-Sodering Main Relay.. (navin)
How do you replace it though, before you says get a Helms, mine is away from me..
Any pictures and shtuff will be helpful!
thanx
Any pictures and shtuff will be helpful!
thanx
07-31-2004, 04:10 PM
#7
Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Maple Valley, WA, USA
Posts: 995
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: Re-Sodering Main Relay.. (navin)
I've got one sitting here, $25 shipped takes it, works fine. It's located under the dash right above the fuse box/where your left knee would be when driving. Held in place with a ten millimeter bolt, has 7 wires on the connector.
Trending Topics
07-31-2004, 07:07 PM
#8
07-31-2004, 09:35 PM
#9
Re: Re-Sodering Main Relay.. (B18C5-EH2)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by B18C5-EH2 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Why not just spend the $40.00-$50.00 for a new main relay from Honda?
You can resolder it, but it's pretty ghetto when the new one is already so cheap. Soldering it is like a temporary band-aid.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I hate to disagree from anything that is typed by you..
but mine has been fine for 6+ months now
Heres a little main relay information:
http://www.markl.f9.co.uk/howt...y.htm
http://autorepair.about.com/cs...1.htm
&
My write up:
http://autorepair.about.com/cs...1.htm
You can resolder it, but it's pretty ghetto when the new one is already so cheap. Soldering it is like a temporary band-aid.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I hate to disagree from anything that is typed by you..
but mine has been fine for 6+ months now
Heres a little main relay information:
http://www.markl.f9.co.uk/howt...y.htm
http://autorepair.about.com/cs...1.htm
&
My write up:
http://autorepair.about.com/cs...1.htm
07-31-2004, 09:45 PM
#11
Re: (v4lu3s)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by v4lu3s »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">its easier for me to jsut put a good used one in, they are plentiful at salvage yards and iare dirt cheap if you know where to look.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yeah but remember your still replacing your main relay with another used main relay that could be 10+ years old (depending on car model and year).
Just pull the cover off and check for dry joints/sockets.
Yeah but remember your still replacing your main relay with another used main relay that could be 10+ years old (depending on car model and year).
Just pull the cover off and check for dry joints/sockets.
07-31-2004, 09:47 PM
#12
why pull it off? i got about 6 of em laying around.....and if i go to pick a part i can get a few more for less effort than popping one of em open....and you would be surprised how many near brand new ones i pulled out as well...afterall by the time a honda is ten years old teh main relay has probably failed once already.
07-31-2004, 09:49 PM
#13
Re: (v4lu3s)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by v4lu3s »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">why pull it off? i got about 6 of em laying around.....and if i go to pick a part i can get a few more for less effort than popping one of em open....and you would be surprised how many near brand new ones i pulled out as well...afterall by the time a honda is ten years old teh main relay has probably failed once already.</TD></TR></TABLE>
your still not getting my point...NVM
your still not getting my point...NVM
08-01-2004, 04:14 AM
#14
Honda-Tech Member
Re: Re-Sodering Main Relay.. (Jimmy)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Jimmy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I hate to disagree from anything that is typed by you [Tom]..</TD></TR></TABLE>
I hate to disagree as well, but this is going to be one time.
A free fix vs 40 bills....I know which one I'd at least try first.
I hate to disagree as well, but this is going to be one time.
A free fix vs 40 bills....I know which one I'd at least try first.
08-01-2004, 05:12 AM
#15
Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: OFallon, IL, USA
Posts: 412
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: Re-Sodering Main Relay.. (EE_Chris)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EE_Chris »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
A free fix vs 40 bills....I know which one I'd at least try first. </TD></TR></TABLE>
I second that emotion.....talk to my brother...Nuc79....he's resoldered them and they work fine....he can give ya some tips on doing it if you wanna try...
A free fix vs 40 bills....I know which one I'd at least try first.
</TD></TR></TABLE>I second that emotion.....talk to my brother...Nuc79....he's resoldered them and they work fine....he can give ya some tips on doing it if you wanna try...
08-01-2004, 09:14 AM
#16
Former Moderator
Re: Re-Sodering Main Relay.. (Jimmy)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Jimmy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
I hate to disagree from anything that is typed by you..
but mine has been fine for 6+ months now
</TD></TR></TABLE>
So 6 months is something to be compared to the 10+years it takes for the new main relay to foul out?
I've seen "repaired" ones last maybe a year or so, but again I'd rather buy a brand new one that will last me closer to a decade.
It's fun to tinker with **** and fix it with soldering guns, but I'll take a brand new part over a repaired or used one any day.
I hate to disagree from anything that is typed by you..
but mine has been fine for 6+ months now
</TD></TR></TABLE>
So 6 months is something to be compared to the 10+years it takes for the new main relay to foul out?
I've seen "repaired" ones last maybe a year or so, but again I'd rather buy a brand new one that will last me closer to a decade.
It's fun to tinker with **** and fix it with soldering guns, but I'll take a brand new part over a repaired or used one any day.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Jimmy
Honda CRX / EF Civic (1988 - 1991)
9
05-29-2011 04:12 PM
