Main relay getting hot?

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Feb 12, 2008 | 04:48 PM

Slomo_civic

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Main relay getting hot?

Just bought a main relay out of junkyard rex and it works great but, i noticed the it gets pretty warm after about 20-30 mins driving. i know there is always voltage running through it but i didnt know if maybe this main relay had high resistance or something like that. maybe i am just being paranoid but would rather be safe then sorry since my old relay left me stranded.

Feb 12, 2008 | 06:19 PM

Crx Jimmy

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Re: Main relay getting hot? (Slomo_civic)

they always get pretty hot its just more noticeable when its cold out. On a 100 degree day it just doesnt seem as hot

Feb 12, 2008 | 06:36 PM

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Re: Main relay getting hot? (Slomo_civic)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Slomo_civic »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Just bought a main relay out of junkyard rex and it works great but, i noticed the it gets pretty warm after about 20-30 mins driving. i know there is always voltage running through it but i didnt know if maybe this main relay had high resistance or something like that. maybe i am just being paranoid but would rather be safe then sorry since my old relay left me stranded.

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Have you ever felt a power converter aka "wall wart" after it's been in use? Pretty hot. Unless it fails, it's fine.