FORD's vendor may have gone with the same relays but better metal on the contacts Jim......my replacement has lasted 9 years without a glitch!!
BTW......my turn signals froze on the original one...everything else worked!!
FORD's vendor may have gone with the same relays but better metal on the contacts Jim......my replacement has lasted 9 years without a glitch!!
BTW......my turn signals froze on the original one...everything else worked!!
No Marauder
Ford issued a TSB finally and will replace in most cases.
Got our new recall LCM put in today. I wanted the old one to send to FBM but they said recall parts go back to Ford for verification of the problem. My guess is they are worth .50cents as scrap and Ford is recouping some dough.
As for the relays crapping out based on usage I'm not so sure Ms.D always drives with the low beams on during the day and ours was original (04) DD for first 7-8 years. Started to go when the car was only used sparingly. Who knows?
It would not cost a lot of money to specify a new better relay that fit in the same footprint, like the ones you found. Not saying that they did, just that it wouldn't cost a lot to make that change. Now if changes were required to the circuit board that would cost a bit of money but again not that much.
Relays are rated in cycles, many are rated for different numbers of cycles depending on how much amperage they are asked to switch.
I have a few LCM's that are repaired..... new external heavy duty relay and new higher rated relays (3) inside. Ready for immediate shipment for you to swap out.
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Feedback - I just wanted to post my satisfaction with fastblackmercs upgraded LCM. I bought one from him and he sent it out very quick. It arrived in perfect shape and included step by step instructions. I had it installed today (can't do it myself, but that's another issue...). It works great. The modifications he made look like it came from the factory. Very nice work. Highly recommended. Thanks, Jim.
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“When you can’t make them see the light, make them feel the heat.”
Ronald Regan
"The only way to deal with the Islamic State - these blood thirsty, blood-drunken, terrorists -
is to kill them, keep on killing them, until you kill the last one, then you kill his pet goat."
Lt. Colonel Ralph Peters
“Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everybody you meet.”
"I come in peace. I didn't bring artillery. But I'm pleading with you, with tears in my eyes, if you **** with me, I'll kill you all"
General James Mattis
Changing out the old relays at the LMC for new with higher rating would there be a voltage increase at the lights ? Has anyone ever tested before and after ?
2004 marauder black purchased new. Sold 9/16 at 297,000 miles. Still ran strong didn't burn a drop of oil.
2003 marauder black 28,000 miles all stock. Garage Queen.
2004 marauder red daily driver.
“When you can’t make them see the light, make them feel the heat.”
Ronald Regan
"The only way to deal with the Islamic State - these blood thirsty, blood-drunken, terrorists -
is to kill them, keep on killing them, until you kill the last one, then you kill his pet goat."
Lt. Colonel Ralph Peters
“Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everybody you meet.”
"I come in peace. I didn't bring artillery. But I'm pleading with you, with tears in my eyes, if you **** with me, I'll kill you all"
General James Mattis
“When you can’t make them see the light, make them feel the heat.”
Ronald Regan
"The only way to deal with the Islamic State - these blood thirsty, blood-drunken, terrorists -
is to kill them, keep on killing them, until you kill the last one, then you kill his pet goat."
Lt. Colonel Ralph Peters
“Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everybody you meet.”
"I come in peace. I didn't bring artillery. But I'm pleading with you, with tears in my eyes, if you **** with me, I'll kill you all"
General James Mattis
I have now sourced 20A relays, instead of the 15A relays, to replace the three internal relays.
If you have one of my repaired LCMs and you are experiencing foglight problems, I'll replace the three internal replays for the cost of the relays + return shipping. Probably around $10.00.
“When you can’t make them see the light, make them feel the heat.”
Ronald Regan
"The only way to deal with the Islamic State - these blood thirsty, blood-drunken, terrorists -
is to kill them, keep on killing them, until you kill the last one, then you kill his pet goat."
Lt. Colonel Ralph Peters
“Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everybody you meet.”
"I come in peace. I didn't bring artillery. But I'm pleading with you, with tears in my eyes, if you **** with me, I'll kill you all"
General James Mattis
That sounds like a nice upgrade, especially as they are the same footprint as the originals. When my LCM went out I just replaced all the relays with the same part. It still works 5 years later, but who knows what the ultimate life will be. Maybe the relay mfg did a better job on the newer parts?
One thing for sure, if it croaks again it will go to Fastblackmerc for new relays.
Edit: have you considered the beefier internal relays might be adequate for the headlights now? It would be more compact.
Last edited by lifespeed; 12-07-2015 at 11:07 AM.
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2004 Silver Birch Marauder 130K miles
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“When you can’t make them see the light, make them feel the heat.”
Ronald Regan
"The only way to deal with the Islamic State - these blood thirsty, blood-drunken, terrorists -
is to kill them, keep on killing them, until you kill the last one, then you kill his pet goat."
Lt. Colonel Ralph Peters
“Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everybody you meet.”
"I come in peace. I didn't bring artillery. But I'm pleading with you, with tears in my eyes, if you **** with me, I'll kill you all"
General James Mattis
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