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Mike Ulrich
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 Posted: Mon May 10, 2010 3:10 pm Post subject: Starter Relay |
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| Mine is going bad. Sticks, low voltage to starter ect. The lowest price on BMWR is $65. I have to believe that there is an aftermarket relay that would work. I went to NAPA and they could not help. Help! |
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Scott_Anderson
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| Posted: Mon May 10, 2010 4:11 pm Post subject: |
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Used ones show up on e-bay from time to time for about $20.
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I don't see why a normal relay wouldn't work. You'd want to get one with a pretty decent amp rating though. Not sure how much current a K bike alternator draws. 
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Mike Ulrich
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| Posted: Mon May 10, 2010 4:58 pm Post subject: Starter Relay |
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| You would think it would be easy. It is not. I went to NAPA, no luck. I went to a parts store that specializes in VW and Audi, no luck. |
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I had a problem with my relay because my battery was too weak. Gulp! You are correct - they are expensive but I bought a new one AFTER a new ODESSEY battery.  The BMW relay was made in Malaysia of all places. 
Then I took the old one and opened it - hard to do but can be done. Found the contacts burnt - reminded me of the old problem with ignition points (that may have been before your time 
Then I used fine sandpaper to smooth out the burnt points and VIOLA! I now have an emergency spare.
Martin
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