2nd Generation Specific 1986-1992 Discussion

Little Box Thingy?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 04-15-2003, 09:14 PM
  #1  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
87rx7TurboII's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Posts: 107
Default

Does anyone know what the little silver box and relay looking deal right behind the passenger headlight is? ive swapped my turbo motor into an n/a and im running harness........i dont see a plug for it on the driver side n/a harness....i know the swap can be done without changing the harness, so what do i do?? do i need it??
87rx7TurboII is offline  
Old 04-15-2003, 09:20 PM
  #2  
Senior Member
 
relisys190's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Tampa
Posts: 582
Default

If it's what i'm thinking it's either the fuel pump relay. or the relay for your fuel injectors. I would think you need it. But i would keep asking.



:Personally i dont own a T2. But i did stay at a holiday inn last night.
relisys190 is offline  
Old 04-15-2003, 09:34 PM
  #3  
Senior Member
 
ILUVMY88CABRIO's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Lynnwood, WA
Posts: 3,097
Default

I know what you're talking about, but don't know what it is. I know it is not the fuel pump relay, that is by the fire wall on the drivers side.
ILUVMY88CABRIO is offline  
Old 04-15-2003, 09:59 PM
  #4  
Senior Member
 
j9fd3s's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2002
Location: California
Posts: 22,465
Default

its the fuel pump resitor and resistor relay



mike
j9fd3s is offline  
Old 04-16-2003, 05:52 PM
  #5  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
87rx7TurboII's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Posts: 107
Default

do i need it?? ;o)
87rx7TurboII is offline  
Old 04-16-2003, 06:06 PM
  #6  
Senior Member
 
j9fd3s's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2002
Location: California
Posts: 22,465
Default

Originally Posted by 87rx7TurboII' date='Apr 16 2003, 02:52 PM
do i need it?? ;o)
no, you can hook the fuel pump up to a 12v ignition source too



mike
j9fd3s is offline  
Old 04-16-2003, 06:14 PM
  #7  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
87rx7TurboII's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Posts: 107
Default

um, i dont have it hooked up and my fuel pump comes on when i turn key on, i dont think it goes to fuel pump....
87rx7TurboII is offline  
Old 04-16-2003, 09:58 PM
  #8  
Senior Member
 
j9fd3s's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2002
Location: California
Posts: 22,465
Default

Originally Posted by 87rx7TurboII' date='Apr 16 2003, 03:14 PM
um, i dont have it hooked up and my fuel pump comes on when i turn key on, i dont think it goes to fuel pump....
oh ok, so its hooked up like an na? that works too



mike
j9fd3s is offline  
Old 04-16-2003, 11:39 PM
  #9  
Senior Member
 
Fastrotaries's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 308
Default

it regulates voltage to the fuel pump. well the middle resistor does. I think it's the white wire. Anyway i wouldn't use it. I don't now, but that's because i have a haltech.
Fastrotaries is offline  
Old 04-17-2003, 09:41 PM
  #10  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
87rx7TurboII's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Posts: 107
Default

ok, i know what it is, it is the thing that makes the injectors run at high impedence....what happens if i remove it??
87rx7TurboII is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
phinsup
Insert BS here
3
06-26-2003 03:51 AM
Baldy
Insert BS here
16
06-24-2003 07:51 AM
Leetheslacker
Insert BS here
14
04-04-2003 10:40 PM
DJ Rotor
Insert BS here
5
01-17-2003 02:16 PM
phinsup
Insert BS here
10
12-13-2002 02:11 PM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


Quick Reply: Little Box Thingy?



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:16 AM.