Alternative Starter Relays

[Rich in Vancouver]

Hi all.
I have spent a very frustrating weekend going through my box of old Lucas relays trying to find one that will function correctly for my starter. As a last resort I took one by my local auto parts store to see what they could match up. I came away with a Bosch 30A 5-terminal relay that looked right but didn't do the job.
Does anyone have a part number for a Bosch relay (or something that a NAPA parts guy can understand)that is suitable for the TR7 starter circuit? I need something that my parts store can understand.


Thanks!
Rich

1975 TR7 ACL764U

[Rich in Vancouver]

WOW! I just found the problem that had had me going all weekend, and it has reminded me that it's a mistake to just ASSume that a component is at fault without carrying out the proper troubleshooting procedure.
It turns out that the source of my intermittent starter failure was not the relay as I had suspected but some mickey-mouse wiring repairs by a previous owner, Mr. Scotchlock. This owner didn't like to make proper electrical connections and relied on Scotchlock connectors, which join two wires by clamping the two together and make a connection by cutting the insulation. Of course, this weakens the wires and becomes a failure waiting to happen. I had previously found failed Scotchlocks on the taillight wiring and found no fewer than 5 on the wire going to the ignition coil. This time I discovered 3 on the red/white wire leading from the ignition switch to the starter relay via the interlock module (strange thing that)
When I troublshooted (troubleshot?) the circuit with a test light the problem revealed itself quickly and by removing the Scotchlocks and repairing the damaged wires the problem was solved and I now have a car that starts...every time I turn the key.

Cheers,
Rich

BTW: MY apologies to the late Mr. Jos. Lucas for the names I called him [:I] , and brickbats to Mr. Scotchlock, whoever he may be![:(!]

1975 TR7 ACL764U

[Beans]

I've got a Bosch 0332015001 in the car.
The first they sold me (sorry forgot the number) burned the starter motor [B)] ... which they replaced under warranty

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[Rich in Vancouver]

Thanks for that number Beans.
The only Bosch 5-pin relay that my local shop had was a 0 332 019 150 which triggered the starter when it was plugged in. That may have been the same as your first one.

Cheers,
Rich

1975 TR7 ACL764U

[FI Spyder]

I went a more expensive route than you did Rich. I assumed a bad starter (it would crank a few turns then just clicking.) I replaced with a gear reduction starter with the same results. I pulled the starter relay and recleaned the connection to the socket it plugs into. Worked fine ever since. Equivalent to your wiring problem but because I had cleaned the socket when I had the dash apart I assumed that it couldn't be a problem so immediately thought it was the starter. At least I now have an extra starter if the new one ever gives up the ghost.

Good to have a part # for a locally available starter relay. We need to put that in the part substitution list.



TR7 Spider - 1978 Spifire - 1976 Spitfire - 1988 Tercel 4X4 - Kali on Integra - 1991 Integra

[Rich in Vancouver]

Particularly as they sell for $5.00!

I installed a gear reduction starter on my car about a year ago.
What a PITA of a job!

1975 TR7 ACL764U

[Rich in Vancouver]

Now here's a nice side benefit. It seems that my radio, which hasn't worked for the last 6 months, has decided to work again following my wiring battle. [:D] Must have been those darn Scotchlocks!

Cheers,
Rich

1975 TR7 ACL764U

[FI Spyder]

I've got one of those in my radio connections and one of my speakers don't work. I'm sure that's it. Will confirm when I pull the carpet to waxoil the sills when the weathers a little warmer.





TR7 Spider - 1978 Spifire - 1976 Spitfire - 1988 Tercel 4X4 - Kali on Integra - 1991 Integra