Headlamp relay for US 71

[Bobster]

Does anyone have or know where I can get hold if a headlight dimmer relay for a 71 US Westy. The one that's in my bus is one of the later 5 pin relays which results in the lights being on all the time that the engine is running and no one seems to stick the 71 versions.

 

[1970Deluxe]

Can you not convert over to the later type relay?

 

[Bobster]

That's what's in at the moment and I'm having issues with the headlights being on all if the time. I googled this which pointed to others having the same problem and the fix being the correct relay :-

http://www.justkampers.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=166187" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

However, if it can be made to work all the better !

 

[1970Deluxe]

Did you read the post I did a while back think it was cant flash won't flash.Not sure if its a similar issue but I converted mine over to the later style relay as the American models never had a flash function if you pull the lever back.
I put pics on as well to make life easier

 

[Bobster]

Yeah, it's a later style relay in mine but its causing problems with the lights. I've googled and some sites suggest you need a one year only relay but I've just come across another that's suggesting a fault with the euromax relays which is what is fitted

 

[minty]

If it helps the relay in my '71 is a DNI127, do you have a seperate pull switch for the flash?

 

[Graham L]

From memory there's an issue with the aftermarket relays and I'm sure we've had this problem before, I'm sure but can't guarantee it that you need to provide a live feed to pin 30 on the relay for it to work.


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[Bobster]

From memory there's an issue with the aftermarket relays and I'm sure we've had this problem before, I'm sure but can't guarantee it that you need to provide a live feed to pin 30 on the relay for it to work.


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Cheers Graham, yeah there is a live feed there already but googling has highlighted a possible issue with Euromax relays. I'm just looking to get hold of another make to see if this cures the issue

 

[Bobster]

Sorted, replacing the dodgy Euromax relay with a different one sorted it all out. Indicators have packed up now but thats another problem :roll:

 

[Foz]

Can I ask where you got your replacement relay from Bobster, I think I'm having the same issues....

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[Bobster]

From memory I think it was machine7 but I'll double check and get back to you.

 

[Bobster]

Just checked and yep, got it from Machine 7. Worked a treat