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Picked up my spare relay

Consesus on which part number is best?

I also have an 09 roadster and I am wondering what the consensus is on the best part numbers to use for the spare relays. As of this date I've had no problems but I only have a few hundred miles on it. But my moto is "be prepared" especially if you are aware of a known failure item.

There are some real thinkers working the post on this thread and I know I appreciate the "heads up" information that is being posted.

Super information guys! :thumbup:
 
krb1945 said:
I also have an 09 roadster and I am wondering what the consensus is on the best part numbers to use for the spare relays. As of this date I've had no problems but I only have a few hundred miles on it. But my moto is "be prepared" especially if you are aware of a known failure item.

There are some real thinkers working the post on this thread and I know I appreciate the "heads up" information that is being posted.

Super information guys! :thumbup:
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You can go to Parry Performance online and order the OEM parts for the same price as you can get after-market brands...no concern with getting anything wrong...
 
bone crusher said:
You can go to Parry Performance online and order the OEM parts for the same price as you can get after-market brands...no concern with getting anything wrong...
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I did go to the site you suggested and the Tyco numbers don't show up. What p/n's did you use?
 
krb1945 said:
I also have an 09 roadster and I am wondering what the consensus is on the best part numbers to use for the spare relays. As of this date I've had no problems but I only have a few hundred miles on it. But my moto is "be prepared" especially if you are aware of a known failure item.

There are some real thinkers working the post on this thread and I know I appreciate the "heads up" information that is being posted.

Super information guys! :thumbup:
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Look at the first post in this thread and you will find the Duralast part number from AutoZone. Not rated the same as the special production Tyco (at least one of them) but seems to have worked well for those that used them, and wil most certainly work as a spare to get you home. Otherwise, go to your dealer and order the relays (Tyco) from them. Get a 25 amp fuse while you're at it, since they are scarce as hen's teeth elsewhere.
-Scotty
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wyliec said:
I did go to the site you suggested and the Tyco numbers don't show up. What p/n's did you use?
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Product ID: 278002168
Product Name: RELAIS *RELAY
Quantity: 3
Unit Price: $8.99
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Product ID: 710000740
Product Name: RELAIS *RELAY
Quantity: 1
Unit Price: $30.14
 
NancysToy said:
Look at the first post in this thread and you will find the Duralast part number from AutoZone. Not rated the same as the special production Tyco (at least one of them) but seems to have worked well for those that used them, and wil most certainly work as a spare to get you home. Otherwise, go to your dealer and order the relays (Tyco) from them. Get a 25 amp fuse while you're at it, since they are scarce as hen's teeth elsewhere.
-Scotty
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I've never looked for hen's teeth before...the beak is scary enough....don't even want to imagine those mean ole birds with teeth! :roflblack:
 
Blowing fuses

My blowing fuse's problem was fixed when I noticed three of the four relays on my '09 spyder had worked themselves loose. after reseating them...No more blown fuses. Got a spare from O'Rellies Atuo Part. They had two types, one (store Brand $8.00 1 year warranty) or another brand ,($18.00 3 year warranty) both exactly the same. so always ask for the store brand.
 
Nancystoy

Where is that 25 amp fuse you are referring to? I looked at the picture on this thead and I don't see it in that fuse box. Please point me in the right direction.
 
Blinc said:
Autoparts store is the way to go for sure!
I forgot I had ordered this relay from the dealership and while I was there this morning getting my exhaust problem fixed, they advised me the part was in. Cost oh, only $42 and some change!!
Told them to re-stock it, I would even pay the restock fee as I thought that was a tad bit outrageous on pricing.
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What did you order?
I ordered from the dealer here in SO CA and paid 9.99 for each relay
 
Just checked both SM5 and SE5 and...

09 SE5 has only 400 miles on it and all four relays were lose with No.2 main lose to the point of leaning forward about to totally disconnect.

08 SM5 has 2200 miles and all four relays were lose but not as bad as the SE5.

I installed a piece of foam in each cover to hold them in place. Cover is a little tight to install but the relays won't work lose again. If they do I'll fabricate a metal spring clamp to hold them firm.

I would suspect that if they are lose and arching and a sparking... well that might just be what is making them fail.

Just a thought.
 
I forgot to tell my story about relays. Before my big trip ( Parts 1,2,3 already posted) I was taking my niece out for a ride July 4th. We only rode about 10 miles, and when I returned to my house, I just throttled a little to get into the garage and the SE5 shuts down as if I hit the kill switch. I could not restart it.....

Besides the panic I had, ( I'm no mechanic) it was tommorrow that I was going to start this 14 day trip, it's a Saturday July 4th holiday, so everything is closed, etc.... You can see I was getting twisted up inside.

Well my bro-in-law and I started tearing off panels thinking its a loose wire. I opened the trunk and removed the fuse/relay cover and found one of the relays was a little loose, so I pulled it and plugged it back in, but no effect. Started pulling fuses... My wife was getting ready to blog on this site for immediate help.

Well I had bought two extra relays and decided to start replacing originals. I did not have a circuit tester, so I could not tell which ones were good or bad. So my bro-in law decided that if I would leave the key on, and we would plug each one of the relays in with power to the board that we would hear each one click if it was good. ( All three clicked when we plugged them in)

BUT FOR SOME REASON, AFTER ALL THREE OF THE ORIGINAL WERE TESTED THE ABOVE WAY, I DECIDED TO HIT THE START BUTTON. And guess what it started right up.

Have had no problems since. But what a scare!!!!! We've driven the 3300 miles on the trip, and never a wink, however I did check those relay connections a few time, after some pretty rough roads we travelled.

Question: why did the relay re-plugged after I found it loose not solve the problem, but when we re-plugged with power on and it clicked it started right up?
 
krb1945 said:
Where is that 25 amp fuse you are referring to? I looked at the picture on this thead and I don't see it in that fuse box. Please point me in the right direction.
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25 amp is one of the maxi-fuses in the other box, under the seat.
-Scotty
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my head was in the sand

My Spyder finally blew a relay. Beautiful weather, itching for a spyder ride, waiting for it to warm up and I decided to check the hi beams; click, end of fun: the headlights went out, the messages started streaming; ABS FAULT, DPS FAULT, VSS FAULT, LIMP MODE. So I shop around for said relay; Advanced auto knows nothing, O'reilly Auto parts knows nothing, NAPA auto parts knows nothing, and the internet was not helping. Finally found cross reference at Delcity.com for Song Chuan and only 2.38 apiece, you just have to do 25.00 minimum order, so I get 11 of them.
Now when I installed it, my headlights are back but I still get fault codes. Do I have to do a battery cable disconnect to reset the fault codes? I do hope it is that simple. Help me my Spyder family!
Love ya'll!:2thumbs::chat:
 
and another thing

What is with the relays blowing? Are the electrical engineers at BRP rejects from the automobile industry? None of my automobiles has issues with fuses or relays blowing. Is BRP afraid to fire said incompetent electrical engineers or does part of the socialist country's doctrine mandate that employees cannot be fired? I know that is part of the problem in European socialist countries. I know Lamontster said BRP reads our forums, so I hope they read this. My Spyder just crossed 2000 miles by the way. And where do we get this 135.00 manual from; I want one. With all of the wonderful help we get from this site, we don't need one, I just want one. And I also called my dealer about the relay when I was looking for one here in Augusta, Ga; He has to order it also, didn't get the price though. You would think that a money maker like blown relays would fill the stock shelves. Love ya'll.:chat:
 
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