Bosch Relays all look the same.

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I think there are a few threads somewhere discussing replacement relays. Try a search...

 

You are better off replacing the relays with the correct amperage relay that belongs there mate.

Its just like fuses. You should never replace a fuse with a bigger one, that only leads to trouble down the track.

 

I certainly agree with Pap on this (as on most everything ) Check the rating of the relays and make sure new ones are rated the same. You also might try posting in the 308/328/Mondial area if you haven't already.

Here's a good thread about 328 relays from a couple months ago. It also mentions that Tyco Electronics purchased the Bosch relay business some time ago. So you might try searching also for Tyco relays, or something like that. You're right that keywords are very important

http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=203396&highlight=328+relays

 

There are few diff types of relay, this are just a few that I can remember on top of my head;
1)normally open
2)normally close
3)double contact
4)double throw
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The proper relays are available from Ricambi, I think I did my 328 for less than $300 a few months back.

 

I have to agree with you JohnnyS, the fuse protects the device being operated aand the wire to some extent, the relay is just a switch. Saying that I'd still go with what the factory put in but if needed I'd use a higher rated relay if I needed to but never a lower rated one.

 

That's the Normally Open relay

 

Sounds like there is a broken wire in there somewhere John.

If you can isolate which wire it is (I know it can be hard when they are closely bunched together ), then hopefully you can cut out the damage section and solder in a new piece of wire. If its too hard to do, perhaps take it to a good auto-elec and let them sort it out.