Originally Posted by
bluey42
Thanks GraphiteGhost and other respondents,
That is informative.
I am having another good look under better magnification at all the solder points and all relays in case there is
an obvious problem on the RCM.
Battery is being recharged.
There is a good supply of American Zettler relays in USA however, shipping to Australia makes the purchase excercise very expensive.
Just venting, why do most USA companies (especially on eBay) not ship outside mainland USA? Is it not the same effort to put a different value stamp
on the package and mark it "AUSTRALIA" once the payment has been received and cleared?
Anyway, thanks for your advice and I will follow up as work progresses.
Ron
Ron, I can understand the excessive shipping/problems with getting parts to you. I suggest you open your RCM (carefully, I used a few old credit cards to slip into the places where the tabs are on the RCM, to allow you to slide it open). Be careful you don't push anything into the RCM too far. When (and if) you get it open, closely inspect the solder side of the RCM where most problems occur (check the forum), then check the relay contacts for excessive burnt contacts. Use a relay contact cleaner if needed. There are a few posts about the relay magnetic coil suffering an 'open', which prevents that relay from operating when needed. SOME have asked about using a 'less necessary' relay in place of a faulty relay coil or badly degraded contacts (like maybe the horn relay)? Most recommend a new RCM if that is wanted/required. You might just bite the high cost bullet and source one of the best (low price) RCM's you can. Some also might be able to get a part much less expensive (with shipping to you) that might be slightly less than ordering directly from a US or international company. You also have the option of checking 'salvage/recycling' auto businesses local to you. This RCM is in a few different MB/Chrysler vehicles if I remember correctly. Good luck!
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