relay problem`s

[coachdriver]

Hi this is the first time i have asked for help and now it`s not for my surf
it`s for my grandaughters renault clio she has her driving test in 2 week`s
just found out that the heated rear windscreen not working checked for
brack in wire seem`s ok checked fuse .I took the relay to main
dealer to get it checked out but thay said that it cannot be checked
and i would have to by a new one cost of £17 plus vat could anyone tell me if there is a way that i can check it out

[MattF]

I took the relay to main
dealer to get it checked out but thay said that it cannot be checked

Go back and tell them they're either useless or lying arses.

http://forums.bauchan.org/portal/downloads.php?dcid=14

That link above has various diagnostic information for download. Just find whatever relates to checking relays and suchlike.

On a relay you have a coil and at least one set of contacts. The coil is powered and causes the contact(s) to toggle. Nothing more.


*If* it is faulty, either the coil is shagged or the contacts have:

1) Welded shut.
2) Carbonised or pitted and hence make poor or no contact.

[NiftyNev]

Any auto electrician should be able to test a relay easily. You could even do it yourself if you have a multimeter.

http://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&so...hd9e3Qy42fQdaw

Do you have a pic of relay and has it got the circuit diagram on it?

Nev

[coachdriver]

relay problem`s

thanks very much for your help cannot trust most dealers thay just want your
money:

[BUSHWHACKER]

Would that be the Renault dealer on Penarth road?

They are only interested in money, nothing else.

[coachdriver]

no it`s the one just out side Bridgend on the maesteg road