Time delay relay
#1
Time delay relay
Hey
My name is Greg, new to forums. Just bought a 1988 dakota LE. Has the v6 3.9 and recently loaned it out came back with what appears to be a broken time delay relay or ignition lamp time delay relay. This relay is on the fuse panel and is round, 3 prong thing looks like a capacitor. This part is now discontinued. Does anyone know where I can get one? What does it do? Would it affect my stereo becuase it no longer works?
My name is Greg, new to forums. Just bought a 1988 dakota LE. Has the v6 3.9 and recently loaned it out came back with what appears to be a broken time delay relay or ignition lamp time delay relay. This relay is on the fuse panel and is round, 3 prong thing looks like a capacitor. This part is now discontinued. Does anyone know where I can get one? What does it do? Would it affect my stereo becuase it no longer works?
#2
It won't affect the stereo; it's there to delay the interior lamps turning off when the door closes (specifically the ignition key light, but there's a few other things on it); and whereas it's listed as NLA, it's still available from other places besides the dealership.
The part number is 2889565, and as I type this, Ebay has several at https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...+Mopar&_sop=15 . Also, if you have a pick'n'pull, you might be able to pick several up.
Finally, if nothing else, a time delay relay can be built to plug in its place. I've not had to do that yet, thankfully! But the time delay part is pretty common; the main problem is one that fits.
I attached the two pages concerning the time delay relay as a PDF to this message. This is from a PDF of the Chrysler Factory Service Manual. I HIGHLY recommend laying hands on one (or a paper and a PDF copy); it'd be one of the first places to check wiring diagrams for things that don't work.
RwP
The part number is 2889565, and as I type this, Ebay has several at https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...+Mopar&_sop=15 . Also, if you have a pick'n'pull, you might be able to pick several up.
Finally, if nothing else, a time delay relay can be built to plug in its place. I've not had to do that yet, thankfully! But the time delay part is pretty common; the main problem is one that fits.
I attached the two pages concerning the time delay relay as a PDF to this message. This is from a PDF of the Chrysler Factory Service Manual. I HIGHLY recommend laying hands on one (or a paper and a PDF copy); it'd be one of the first places to check wiring diagrams for things that don't work.
RwP
#3
It won't affect the stereo; it's there to delay the interior lamps turning off when the door closes (specifically the ignition key light, but there's a few other things on it); and whereas it's listed as NLA, it's still available from other places besides the dealership.
The part number is 2889565, and as I type this, Ebay has several at https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...+Mopar&_sop=15 . Also, if you have a pick'n'pull, you might be able to pick several up.
Finally, if nothing else, a time delay relay can be built to plug in its place. I've not had to do that yet, thankfully! But the time delay part is pretty common; the main problem is one that fits.
I attached the two pages concerning the time delay relay as a PDF to this message. This is from a PDF of the Chrysler Factory Service Manual. I HIGHLY recommend laying hands on one (or a paper and a PDF copy); it'd be one of the first places to check wiring diagrams for things that don't work.
RwP
The part number is 2889565, and as I type this, Ebay has several at https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...+Mopar&_sop=15 . Also, if you have a pick'n'pull, you might be able to pick several up.
Finally, if nothing else, a time delay relay can be built to plug in its place. I've not had to do that yet, thankfully! But the time delay part is pretty common; the main problem is one that fits.
I attached the two pages concerning the time delay relay as a PDF to this message. This is from a PDF of the Chrysler Factory Service Manual. I HIGHLY recommend laying hands on one (or a paper and a PDF copy); it'd be one of the first places to check wiring diagrams for things that don't work.
RwP
A big thank you for that info, I will definitively try to get that manual. I guess it's just a coincidence my stereo went out or maybe wired wrong.
#4
Well, I'd also check the ground points under the dash (there's a cross member that with age is failing for grounding).
It may be neither is bad, but the ground they use is.
And of course triple check all fuses; if the fuse that runs the 5V Constant fails, most radios will fail; and that's the fuse that runs the time delay relay also. Fuse 14 in the fuse block.
RwP
It may be neither is bad, but the ground they use is.
And of course triple check all fuses; if the fuse that runs the 5V Constant fails, most radios will fail; and that's the fuse that runs the time delay relay also. Fuse 14 in the fuse block.
RwP
Last edited by RalphP; 05-07-2018 at 07:37 AM. Reason: Added note about common fuse
#5
Well, I'd also check the ground points under the dash (there's a cross member that with age is failing for grounding).
It may be neither is bad, but the ground they use is.
And of course triple check all fuses; if the fuse that runs the 5V Constant fails, most radios will fail; and that's the fuse that runs the time delay relay also. Fuse 14 in the fuse block.
RwP
It may be neither is bad, but the ground they use is.
And of course triple check all fuses; if the fuse that runs the 5V Constant fails, most radios will fail; and that's the fuse that runs the time delay relay also. Fuse 14 in the fuse block.
RwP