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What's a "Form 'C' Contact"? I think it is relay related...

Old 11-29-2001, 06:34 PM
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What's a "Form 'C' Contact"? I think it is relay related...

Sorry It's not thirdgen related, but I need to find out what a form c contact is quick. Best I can figure is that it is some sort of relay contact. I don't know anything beyond that though. Anybody know the answer or where I can go to find out? Thanks.
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Car: 87 Formula/ 00 Xtreme
Engine: TPI 305/ v6
Transmission: struggling t-5/ 4l60E
Axle/Gears: 3.08/ 3.23
I believe it's a switch relay, somewhat like this...

http://www.deadbird.org/z/sch.gif

One circuit is normally connected until voltage is applied, that causes it to switch contacts until the voltage is let off.

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Yep, that's what it is. I found out a day or two after I posted. If the guy had said it was just a switching relay or double throw relay I'd have known it. The form C terminology was new to me though. Thanks deadbird.
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