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Old Apr 28, 2001 | 02:58 AM
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Where to buy relays

I am wanting to buy some relays to hook up an eletric fan and fuel pump. Where can I buy them? I prefer the kind that include a plug in style harness (like oem).
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Old Apr 28, 2001 | 03:08 AM
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Any electronics store will have them. I get mine from the junk yards, lots of cars use Bosch brand relays, most cars have them in the engine compartment installed on the firewall with brackets. Radio Shack does not have good relays.

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Old Apr 28, 2001 | 11:29 PM
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Most autoparts stores will have Bosch type relays. They may be found displayed in the same section as fog lights, or in the wiring/connectors section.
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Old Apr 28, 2001 | 11:47 PM
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I buy a lot of relays for automotive applications. I get them all from www.mcmelectronics.com. You can get a 40 amp spdt relay for under 2 dollars.
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Old Apr 29, 2001 | 05:11 AM
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If you are looking for a relay/junction setup try Painless Wiring. They have got several differnet combinations to choose from.
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Old Apr 30, 2001 | 12:53 AM
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I agree with tpsierra...find a junkyard, pocket a few, and that's that. I've got way too many relays in my car right now to have dropped major cash at a retail store.
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Old May 7, 2001 | 11:22 PM
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Price for a Bosch relay at AutoZone $12. It's definately a good idea to look somewhere else.
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Old May 8, 2001 | 02:33 PM
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http://www.mouser.com

This place has relays, tons, I am not sure if they are the right type you are looking for. But if they aren't it's still worth a look! They have so much electronic stuff, if you are like me you will sit there and go oh yeah i could do this with that and blah blah, hehe

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