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Old May 21, 2005 | 08:52 PM
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When I first got my 6 speed in Oct 04, I didnt put in it reverse one time , so - dead battery. Charged it up and so far, and I only drive it on the weekends, so good. After reading about relay 46, I opened my fuse box and looked at relay 46, read it was for a headlamp washer or something I don't have. But before I pull it out , I'm wondering how many members have done it with no ill effects. I'm just curious..
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When I first got my 6 speed in Oct 04, I didnt put in it reverse one time , so - dead battery. Charged it up and so far, and I only drive it on the weekends, so good. After reading about relay 46, I opened my fuse box and looked at relay 46, read it was for a headlamp washer or something I don't have. But before I pull it out , I'm wondering how many members have done it with no ill effects. I'm just curious..
PS :this forum is great! I installed my color matched spoiler and door handles with the info I got on this site.
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Old May 21, 2005 | 09:29 PM
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i have not herd....is the 46 suppose to stop the battery drain if you don't put in reverse. if so is there a thread on this
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Old May 21, 2005 | 10:15 PM
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I pulled it out two weeks ago - no ill effects - although mine is an automatic and I've never had any battery issues. When I pulled the relay it was warm to the touch but I didn't know if that was due to engine bay temps or not. Engine had been off for 6 hours before I pulled. I'd be curious to hear if anyone pulled the rely with the engine stone cold and if the relay was warm. Anyway - pulled it and nothing bad has happened.
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i have not herd....is the 46 suppose to stop the battery drain if you don't put in reverse. if so is there a thread on this
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