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Old Jun 3, 2011 | 08:10 PM
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What does the relay do that is located in the compartment where the jack stores?
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Old Jun 3, 2011 | 08:52 PM
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In '69 it was for the alarm...
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Old Jun 4, 2011 | 06:53 AM
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my car is a 70 so i assume it is the same. anyone else?
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Old Jun 4, 2011 | 08:11 AM
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70 is the same,do you only have 1 relay in the compartment ?
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Old Jun 4, 2011 | 09:01 AM
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yes, i only have one. do you have more than one?
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If you only have 1 and the car is stock its the alarm relay and you should have a flasher also. Wiring should be pink,black,white and yellow.
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i saw only one when i looked. the relay cover was eat up with rust so i will need a new one. there was a two prong clip next to the relay but i assumed it was the clip for the jack.
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