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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 03:26 PM
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On my 1974 under the console, between the shifter and the radio bezel, there is a black electrical unit mounted on the metal bar going across the tunnel. It looks like a transformer or something!!!! What is it for? Thanks.
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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 04:00 PM
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your power window relay is attached to that metal bar.dont know if that is what you are looking at.check a vette catolage to see what the window relay looks like.hope this helps
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Sorry, no power windows! I am going to try to trace the wiring to see where it goes. I will also try to post a picture later. This thing is big, about 3" x 3". That is why it reminded me of a transformer. Thanks for the reply.
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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 04:22 PM
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Could be horn relay. Do you have the assembly instruction manual (AIM)? It shows a relay being mounted there but I cannot recall specifically which one.

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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 04:28 PM
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that's the wiper relay. should have 5 lugs on it.
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This is my 1976............is this it mounted on the lower bar underneath the radio?

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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 05:09 PM
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I took it apart and found a part number on it and googled it. It is a Delco Remy seat belt interlock relay used only on 74 & 75 vettes. Since none of that stuff works any more I think I am going to remove it. Hopefully it will still start!!! Wish me luck and thanks to all the replies.
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