[urq] electrical issues

[Ado Sigal]

n-engelbert at terrans.net wrote:

>My 83 UrQ, under dash fusebox, has got problems (don't they all).
>Recently, I've been plagued by a bouncing tach with the signals on, and
>from SJM's site, I see that those go through the same path in the fusebox,
>I'll be fixing that shortly.
>
>But now, one of the relays under the dash, closer to the steering wheel,
>where there is a line of relays (turn signal flasher and hot pulse relay
>are two of them), the second one in from the left has made a habit of
>clicking profusely.  I've opened the relay, and all looks well inside, it's
>just a standard relay.  Any idea what this relay is for?  I've debated just
>pulling it out with the engine running to see if anything dies, and then
>just ditching it altogether.  Jiggling the relay around in the socket does
>nothing, so maybe what switches it is flaky?
>
>I got a new fusebox for cheap, so I'll be replacing the old burnt one.
>Then this summer/fall when the 3b goes in, I'll upgrade to the under dash
>box.
>
>Ideas on the clicking relay?
>
>Thanks!
>
>Nathan
> 
>
In my case, same symptoms where produced by loose injector cooling fan 
temp switch, and the other time, by the broken wire from same switch. 
Have a look in that direction, maybe...

Regards,

Ado