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DME Relay not the problem... WHAT!?!
ok i got my new dme (had the 993 part number, but they are interchangable) put it in, car starts fine, drive it for a few hours, go to work, go to lunch, it works fine, come back, at 10 im coming home, and it doesnt start, i sit and try about 3 times, nothing, so just for the hell of it i put in my almighty 3 legged jumper dme, and it starts fine, i drive home, park it, and put the new dme back in, starts right up. any one have any idea what it might be? im thinking along the lines of a bad fuel pump, or a bad connection, but where is the pump located so i can take a look?
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06-16-2005, 10:13 AM
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I would try the jumper for a while, see if the problem re-occurs with the jumper in place. Or, once it starts with the jumper, try popping the relay back in. Perhaps the problem lies within the DME?...
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06-16-2005, 12:35 PM
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yeah im so confused, ive been driving around for about 2 hours today with the new DME and everything is going fine, dont know whats up
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06-16-2005, 12:46 PM
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I asked my mechanic about the DME relays and how long they last. He told me that some times a few years, some times a few hours. It it possible that you purchased a bad relay.
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06-16-2005, 06:12 PM
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Check the socket where the relay plugs in. Could be a loose wire or even a bad receiver for the pins on the relay. Your jumper may have oversize pins.
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06-16-2005, 07:25 PM
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everything has been working fine today (before it got stuck in 4th) but how probable do you think it is that its a bad relay? im not sure what i should do, exchange it or keep it and see what happens
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06-16-2005, 08:28 PM
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If it does it again, try tapping on the relay with your fingertip. If tat doesn't work, try a twelve pound sledge hammer.
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06-17-2005, 04:17 PM
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lmao pokey, ill have to try that next time, makes a good saying
"what does not function must be destroyed"
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06-17-2005, 06:55 PM
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