Relays in Legacy

[David]

In the 1993 Legacy, the air con and fan relays are all DENSO 056700-8480.
The headlight relays are also the same.

Does anyone know what current these will safely switch? I can't find ANY
details anywhere. The heaviest fuse used in the switched side of these
appears to be 20A.

Can anyone tell me if theses relays could carry 30 A or more?

Thanks

Dave
downunder

 

[S]

Hi Dave!

Can anyone tell me if theses relays could carry 30 A or more?

30A is going to be about the max for these, and then only if switching
a purely resistive load, ie headlights or driving lights. If you are
trying to switch an inductive load such as a motor or solenoid, the
rating will be significantly less. Automotive relays _are_ available
with ratings up to about 70A (resistive); they will have larger
(1/4inch ?) spade lugs. For higher currents and/or inductive loads,
you will need to use a heavy-duty contactor of some sort. Hope this is
helpful.

ByeBye! S.

Steve Jernigan KG0MB
Laboratory Manager
Microelectronics Research
University of Colorado
(719) 262-3101