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Old Aug 12, 2010 | 11:37 AM
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I took the radio bezel off and there is a relay with an orange and two gray wires it also has a metal wire clip on it to make sure the plug does not come off. what is this relay for???

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Old Aug 12, 2010 | 01:55 PM
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I think it's the airbag, but I am not sure without looking at the FSM.

I remember reading " don't cut it" type of info when I was doing the radio install.

I will look later
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Old Aug 12, 2010 | 02:24 PM
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Could that possibly be the Bose speaker relay?
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Old Aug 12, 2010 | 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by RLG
I think it's the airbag, but I am not sure without looking at the FSM.

I remember reading " don't cut it" type of info when I was doing the radio install.

I will look later
Its not the airbag, all airbag wires are yellow and covered in an insulation.
Where is the relay mounted? A picture would help alot!
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Old Aug 12, 2010 | 04:51 PM
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Probably this square looking relay thing is what he is talking about.

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Old Aug 12, 2010 | 06:48 PM
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The picture above shows the Lateral Accelerometer used by the ABS.

According to the service manual.

Provides a signal used by the EBTCM which reflects the severity
of a vehicle turn. This information is used by the EBTCM to
modify the control of the rear wheel brakes to help prevent
loss of control during a turn due to rear wheel lockup.
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Old Aug 12, 2010 | 09:01 PM
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Thats it in the picture, Wow, you are such helpful people to have around. I am looking for the a/c relay but I guess thats not it...Thanks alot
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Old Aug 12, 2010 | 10:42 PM
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Originally Posted by red 90
Thats it in the picture, Wow, you are such helpful people to have around. I am looking for the a/c relay but I guess thats not it...Thanks alot
This picture might help you.
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The AC compressor clutch relay is located below the left hand
side of the instrument panel, left of the steering column.

The relays in that area are all the same so they can be swapped around
for test purposes.

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clutch will engage until another code is set.

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Old Aug 13, 2010 | 08:38 AM
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You are all amazing ! I will use this information this morning, going out to the garage now to check it out. I will keep you posted. Thanks so much
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I found the a/c relay, its on the left of the steering column. changed it and it works great... Thanks for all of the assistance.....
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