H2

I ruined a few relays before I realized that they don't "just pull out."...nor is the tool you buy for this much better. So..I bought this small "angle screwdriver" and covered the tip w/electrical tape and slip it under relays...one side then they other...and pry...and they slip right out.

Warning...do not let metal touch the relay contacts or you may have wished you'd never been in there. Be careful to keep the tip protected.

Harvey

Angel84-928

Very cool.

Randy V

That's what I told her...

marton

I assume you do not take the necessary 30 secs to disconnect the battery?
Cool tool

Marton

StratfordShark

What a good idea.

I have a set of these angled screwdrivers, but recently felt pleased to find some relay removal pliers (they work pretty well, but not so good on the double relays) so I'll try this tip in future.

Thanks,

Adrian

hacker-pschorr

Statler: That joke wasn't half bad
Waldorf: Your right, it was ALL bad!!

Garth S

Well H2, here is another version of the 'relay puller' which you might try too: this deal is made from two sections of a socket ( wrench) storage bar. The tips were cut and bent as shown to fit under the relay base plate .... and the tops are joined by a pivoting bolt through a 1" piece of copper tube. The CSA/UL approved version is gen II, which joins the two metal halves with a piece of fuel line and a tie wrap - for electrical isolation.
For reasons of patent protection, I can only show the first development model
As you already suffered with prior deficient versions that pull the relay covers off, you will appreciate that this approach allows a manly two fisted grip on the toughest relay: I truly believe that this tool gives meaning to the phrase ...." resistance is futile!! ..... you little s.o.b." I have not yet suffered a defeat in relay battle with this magnificent tool.
With your ample funding and my inspiration, we should be able to bring one or both concepts to market.

H2

Cool.....er! Now to make one that won't roast weiners or melt wiring harnesses and is narrow enough to slip between relays. I was just pulling and reseatng relays tonight and your tool design would have been better. You should mortage your house, make a boatload of these, and sell them to us cheapscates. Wonder how many you'd have to sell to buy a Willhoit GTS?

Harvey

perrys4

They make a liquid plastic that you could dip it into so you wouldn't have to worry about the tape. It dries quickly and is pretty thick and durable.

JKelly

You all and your fancy gizmos.........

Next time you're at Lowes or Home Depot, ask them for a couple of free paint can openers. Keep one in your glove compartment.

IcemanG17

Harvey
You are a brave brave man to use a metal screwdriver to pull relays in a 928..... :>)

I spent the $25 to buy a puller pliers from 928GT.....well worth it.....just make sure you don't pull the cover off the relay instead of pulling the relay...ask me how I know!!

Alan

I second the paint can openers - and forget the electrical tape or dipping it in plastic coating - don't EVER risk it!

Just pull the ground strap first - better yet install a battery switch!

Alan

heinrich

caveat:

metal at the posts of a relay ..... >POOF<

Ted928

I struggle with the install not the removal. I pushed too hard on the fuel pump relay and now the receiver is no longer anchored. I have to carefully support the back with my non-isolated fingers. Can this be easily repaired?
Thanks

ew928

Isn't it a bit like the Milton Bradley game "Operation" pulling relays with metal bits while hot?
Touch the wrong metal posts and Bzzzzzzt. Unfused 12V many amped buzzer.

Used to have a hex nut holding the ground strap to chassis next to the tool tray.
Now got a nice plastic covered screw on hold-down nut. No more digging out that hex socket wrench to undo the ground strap.

Ernest (NYC)