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Jun 14, 2011 | 12:13 PM

car48nut

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what does this stand for?

In my floorboard fuse box,I have a spot for a relay, it is spot 41 the board says TONN REL. What does that stand for? My car is a 1998 coupe,if that makes a dif. Thanks

Jun 14, 2011 | 12:32 PM

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My guess would be TONNEAU RELEASE - which is the cover for the top on a convertible. You have a coupe, that position is probably vacant...

Jun 14, 2011 | 12:41 PM

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That would be my guess as well.
When I release to tonneau cover it rolls down the windows. It could be that relay that does it.

Jun 14, 2011 | 03:51 PM

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It's about the only thing I can think of that makes sense with that wording.

Jun 14, 2011 | 06:12 PM

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That would have to be it.

Jun 14, 2011 | 06:22 PM

s'noJob

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I've got one that says BLOAWAY FORDS. Any thoughts?

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Jun 14, 2011 | 08:30 PM

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I've got one that says BLOAWAY FORDS. Any thoughts?

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my thoughts are that that location doesn't even need a relay in it, LMAO!!

Jun 14, 2011 | 08:42 PM

wascapsfan

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relay for the pushbutton that pops the lock on the convertible top store-away cover and both windows down.
If you don't have a convertible, then it wont be used!!!