[Vwdiesel] Relays...

[Nate Wall]

I've never experienced any sort of relay failure in my '85 Jetta TD (258,000 miles)

--Nate

Jeff Rakus wrote:

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> Hello Everyone.
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> I just wanted to see what experiences VW folks have had with relays.
> In the Volvo world we seem to have problems with OD relays that start to
> function erratically. This has turned out to be solder joints that have developed
> very small fine cracks where the base spades solder into the circuit board.
> I have saved myself buying a new relay by inspecting the connections and
> resoldering them carefully to eliminate the cracks. After this procedure it worked
> like new!  So I was wondering if the vibration from the diesel engine could cause this in
> our VW's. Thanks again for your help and support.
> Jeff
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