Help with coupe quattro relays

ian20v · 06-03-09, 05:16 PM

I need some help here folks,water has got into electrics on my recent find as its sat for a long time.Its an E plate coupe quattro,i took the relays out on the nearside dash to see if i could dry them out ,they were making a whinning sound and water was actually coming out of them,several fuses have blown.Trouble is i cant remember the order they go back in they've all got numbers on,they might be fried anyway! the battery warning light is permanently on(bad earth or battery drain) Is there a diagram available to show relay positions and numbers,please be patient with me as this is all new learning for me.

4v6 · 06-03-09, 05:20 PM

Look on the rear of the glovebox fusecover- theres a relay diagram usually on the back of it.

ian20v · 06-03-09, 05:37 PM

Nothing there on mine,fuses under bonnet,these relays back of glove box,might have to seek out wiring diagram,tried to start car again today,wont turn over but central locking kicks in and rear wiper starts,immobiliser being a complete pain.LET THE DRYING OUT PROCESS CONTINUE..........................

Isimmo · 06-03-09, 06:00 PM

I think you've summed it up there unfortunately Ian...

I wouldn't try anything until it's thoroughly dried out, you might do more damage than good.

Have a plod round with a multi-meter too. That might give you some pointers for which relays are open and which are closed.

It'll be a long slow job though Ian.

mikes2 · 06-03-09, 06:01 PM

If you put up the numbers of the relays you have, I'll tell you where each one should go.

ian20v · 06-03-09, 08:15 PM

Thanks Mike,72,240,76,259

06-03-09, 06:00 PM	#4
Isimmo Super Moderator Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sissix-by-the-sea Posts: 15,218	I think you've summed it up there unfortunately Ian... I wouldn't try anything until it's thoroughly dried out, you might do more damage than good. Have a plod round with a multi-meter too. That might give you some pointers for which relays are open and which are closed. It'll be a long slow job though Ian. __________________ 1985 WR quattro, 1985 20vT RallyRep, 1993 MTM ABY S2 Avant. 2010 S3 Sportback.

06-03-09, 06:01 PM	#5
mikes2 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Polmont Posts: 2,617	If you put up the numbers of the relays you have, I'll tell you where each one should go. __________________ 1991 90 quattro 20v sport 1991 90 quattro

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06-03-09, 05:20 PM	#2
4v6 Ex Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 5,565	Look on the rear of the glovebox fusecover- theres a relay diagram usually on the back of it.

06-03-09, 05:37 PM	#3
ian20v 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sticksville,dumfries and galloway Posts: 4,241	Nothing there on mine,fuses under bonnet,these relays back of glove box,might have to seek out wiring diagram,tried to start car again today,wont turn over but central locking kicks in and rear wiper starts,immobiliser being a complete pain.LET THE DRYING OUT PROCESS CONTINUE..........................

06-03-09, 08:15 PM	#6
ian20v 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sticksville,dumfries and galloway Posts: 4,241	Thanks Mike,72,240,76,259