Honda HT3813 bad starter relay

dave_r said:

If you can't find a replacement, you might consider:
-taking it apart and cleaning the contacts inside. Depending on it's construction and how careful you are at getting it apart, it can work like new again.
-looking at the wiring diagram for the tractor, to see which connection goes where, as if it's a standard 4 post relay, you can get spade connectors and wire up a regular 4 post relay of sufficient rating. It won't look as nice, but it'll work just fine.

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dave_r said:

If you can't find a replacement, you might consider:
-taking it apart and cleaning the contacts inside. Depending on it's construction and how careful you are at getting it apart, it can work like new again.
-looking at the wiring diagram for the tractor, to see which connection goes where, as if it's a standard 4 post relay, you can get spade connectors and wire up a regular 4 post relay of sufficient rating. It won't look as nice, but it'll work just fine.

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dave_r said:

If you can't find a replacement, you might consider:
-taking it apart and cleaning the contacts inside. Depending on it's construction and how careful you are at getting it apart, it can work like new again.
-looking at the wiring diagram for the tractor, to see which connection goes where, as if it's a standard 4 post relay, you can get spade connectors and wire up a regular 4 post relay of sufficient rating. It won't look as nice, but it'll work just fine.

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tomw0 said:

it will likely work for a short while, but you should note which wires / spade terminals are doing what. A standard automotive SPST - single pole single throw - relay should be readily wired in to perform the current function. The general idea is to get a relay along with a plug that has 'pigtails', and connect the pigtail wires to the original wiring. Be sure to use some heat shrink on the joints if/when you do the replacement to avoid corrosion over time.
tom

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