Alternative relays

[Philip]

Usual headlamp problem, right hand stayed down so swapped flash relay for run-stop relay. Now both headlamps work but no flash. Does anyone know of a modern, more available relay that I could use in place of the Lucas one ?

Still standing !

[Rayjones]

Hi Philip,

Try using the horn relay, this does not use all the internal contacts that the headlamp relays do.

As for more modern replacements, have a look down your local motor factors, I found plenty with the same pin and contact configuration they just have a smaller square casing rather than the round Lucas one. Inexpensive too!

Ray

1980 UK BRG 2L DHC

[Debpazvin]

Just to say I got two relays today as "spares" from my local motor factors- "original" Lucas ones could be ordered at £21.?? each or the stock new "square" ones at £ 3.??. Was told "Lucas" have split into so many different companies that the name doesn't matter 'cuz they all do the same thing. £11.00 today for 2 relays and 30 various glass fuses.[:)] Deb x

1980 Premium TR7-1 of 400 made
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[Wayne S]

Yep absolutely Deb. I had all these problems with my 2 litre as well so I replaced the ign relay with a modern solid state counterpart.

Same goes for the ludicrous original flasher relays for the indicators - absolute trash and a new one solid state one is cheaper!

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[Beans]

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Did the same some 20 years ago, only used two since then [;)]
But always good to have them on board. Don't put them in the boot though, you might get wet retrieving them [:I]



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[saabfast]

Deb, check the fuses fit before you need them in an emergency. The standard modern glass fuses as sold in Halfrauds are too long to fit in the carrier.

Alan
Saab 9000 Stg 1
Saab 9000 2.3 FPT Auto
'81 TR7 DHC