headlight relay issues

I believe they are nothing special.
They are just 30amp SPST relays.
When I rewired my headlights I bought my relays from Radio Shack for less than $10 each.
Tom

...actually the 'Original' Factory Headlight Relay IS SPECIAL!! On the '74's it is located behind the cover, down below the drivers' left knee. It controls the Headlight Door opening/closing AND (I believe)the Lights themselves. It has Multiple Contacts inside and Multiple 'Blade' plug-in's to the exterior. You'll need the wiring diagram if your going to change IT over to aftermarket relays, and you will need 2 or 3 relays to replace the One...

My '72 is the same as Marlin Jack's. Strange looking clear relay... -Steve

Ok thanks, if it has a clear cover, then perhaps I can pull the lids off and clean the contacts ??
does that sound possible ?

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Originally posted by v8capri:
Ok thanks, if it has a clear cover, then perhaps I can pull the lids off and clean the contacts ??
does that sound possible ?

Beats me. Never tried. Go for it and let us know! -Steve

V8 Capri...
I would check the wirng again that connects to the relay. Those relays are pretty beefy. I thought mine was toast at one point until I continued to check the wiring upstream to the relay. It's been a while since I did the repair so I can't remember exactly what I found...I have CRS..I did not have to replace the relay.

These are just a 12 volt coil DPDT relay. Look at the wiring diagram on the Panteraplace site.
Forest

YES!, you can take the cover off and clean the contacts,first see if the contacts are opening and closing when you hit the headlight switch on and off, they should still move even if they are not making contact,IF NOT, check the power to the relay with a tester (red wire w/black stripe) if power is present but contacts are not moving,the windings in the relay may be bad.(185.00 from wilkenson pantera) i just went through the entire headlight system in my car,if i can help you out with anything , drop me an E-MAIL......P.S...be careful not to bend the copper contacts, if they get bent ,they may move but may not be making contact.....HOPE THIS HELPS.............DAVE