Need help - fuse/micro relay question
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Need help - fuse/micro relay question
I feel really stupid, but I cannot pull the micro relay for the horn (#36). If I beep the horn, it gets stuck, so I want to break the circuit until I can repair the horn. I yanked on the micro relay to the point where the entire fuse box was bending on its mount - not a good thing! So how in tarnation do you pull the micro relay out of its socket?
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Suggestion: Using a flat blade screwdriver of the correct size, insert it under the bottom edge on one side and twist. You may have to go to the other side and do the same thing. Generally the wider the blade you can get away with the better. Maybe start small and go bigger as you get a gap to work with.
I agree with you; some of our relays are installed so tight that I just know I'll never have to worry too much about a loose connection.
I agree with you; some of our relays are installed so tight that I just know I'll never have to worry too much about a loose connection.
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I just pulled mine yesterday and couldn't beleive how tight they are. I pushed it from the side (small edge) to make it lift a little on one side. Then I was able to slowly work it loose. Good luck. 
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I had the same problem taking out the DRL relays. They were in tight.
I used a screwdriver as well. May be worth disconnecting the battery when you're poking around in there.
I used a screwdriver as well. May be worth disconnecting the battery when you're poking around in there.
