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Snitzler 04-16-2019 12:46 PM
Going to install J West headlight relay but this is in the way?
 
I have a J West headlight relay kit and decided that it was time to install it but there is this connector in the way. WTH? Any ideas....

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86 911 Targa 04-16-2019 02:04 PM
Relays.
 
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^^^^^
The connector was relocated.

Gerry

sugarwood 04-16-2019 04:24 PM
No, it is not in the way

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Originally Posted by sugarwood (Post 8348719)
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I was able to install the relays. The directions were good.
I ended up using the ground near the front battery.
I will just Velcro it below the electrical connector.

I also used this as an opportunity to clean both grounds (Left of the fuse box and the ground bolt under the front bumper near the battery)
I used a wire wheel brush to clean the various ring terminal connectors and used dielectric grease, as well.
http://i57.tinypic.com/256eckm.jpg http://i60.tinypic.com/16c3vhz.jpg

When connecting the positive terminal to the battery,
I redid the brittle and fraying heat shrink tubing.
http://i59.tinypic.com/9fz7es.jpg http://i61.tinypic.com/jqkora.jpg

walt 04-16-2019 05:39 PM
Dielectric grease not good in that application, acts as an insulator. Just wire brush to clean and replace.

DerkPerk 04-16-2019 07:09 PM
I just recently installed the relay kit and adjusted the relay bracket to fit nicely over that connector. I do like the Velcro idea too mounted below it.


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Snitzler 04-16-2019 09:33 PM
Thanks for the ideas, I like that velcro idea as well. Btw what is that connector for?

proporsche 04-16-2019 11:01 PM
take care of the rust under the battery ...nice job thou
Ivan

Red87911 04-17-2019 06:58 AM
In my '87, I found that the connector was for the frunk light as well as interior lights. My lights would flicker/turn off when I moved it slightly. Using a longer bolt, I placed the JWest relay over the top to help keep it stable and secure.

GenX Porsche 04-17-2019 10:47 AM
Shameless plug for a fellow community member, here is a recent YouTube video on the install. https://youtu.be/ObKnuH8eOVM

93nav 04-17-2019 01:54 PM
Good video. Nice and straight forward video on how to install the J West headlight relay kit.

Quote:
Originally Posted by GenX Porsche (Post 10430186)
Shameless plug for a fellow community member, here is a recent YouTube video on the install. https://youtu.be/ObKnuH8eOVM


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