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Relay switch

Posted: May 17th, 2023, 1:36 pm
by MarkMaunder
Sometimes our engine won't turn over - no power getting to the starter. I think we've determined it's a faulty relay. I'm looking for a replacement, but getting the exact part number is impossible. How important is getting that number bang on, and what do the numbers mean? Pic attached.

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Re: Relay switch

Posted: May 17th, 2023, 2:46 pm
by km1125
The "332014 150" would be the BOSCH part number. It's a 12V relay capable of 30 Amps.

You can probably use a bunch of similar relays in it's place, if you can't find an exact replacement. There are more numbers on the side that show the contacts, but I can't read them from that pic. The big difference in a replacement might mean the mounting method. Looks like the mounting tab is broken off yours.

Re: Relay switch

Posted: May 17th, 2023, 9:02 pm
by plittle2005
Also check the key switch itself, they can fail.

Re: Relay switch

Posted: May 17th, 2023, 9:22 pm
by Viper
Those are common relays but you'll need to check if it's a 4 or 5 pin and make sure you get a 30 amp one. Post the engine serial number

Re: Relay switch

Posted: May 18th, 2023, 10:22 am
by MarkMaunder
km1125 wrote:Source of the post The "332014 150" would be the BOSCH part number. It's a 12V relay capable of 30 Amps.

You can probably use a bunch of similar relays in it's place, if you can't find an exact replacement. There are more numbers on the side that show the contacts, but I can't read them from that pic. The big difference in a replacement might mean the mounting method. Looks like the mounting tab is broken off yours.


The numbers on the side are just a schematic I believe. (pic attached)

Re: Relay switch

Posted: May 18th, 2023, 10:24 am
by MarkMaunder
Viper wrote:Source of the post Those are common relays but you'll need to check if it's a 4 or 5 pin and make sure you get a 30 amp one. Post the engine serial number


Engine - 1 engine, 1990, VOLVO, , 4100112889, 300CV 740 DP

Re: Relay switch

Posted: May 18th, 2023, 10:25 am
by MarkMaunder
plittle2005 wrote:Source of the post Also check the key switch itself, they can fail.


Good thought, but that was replaced last year. Although I am going to get another as a backup and to eliminate that possibility if it's not the relay.

Re: Relay switch

Posted: May 18th, 2023, 4:41 pm
by bud37
Have you checked power to the relay when it fails ?

Re: Relay switch

Posted: May 19th, 2023, 10:34 am
by MarkMaunder
No I haven't. I will next time it fails though. Thank you!

Re: Relay switch

Posted: May 19th, 2023, 10:34 am
by MarkMaunder
bud37 wrote:Source of the post Have you checked power to the relay when it fails ?


No I haven't. I will next time it fails though. Thank you!