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Tuned by ShawnTuned By Shawn — Platinum Haltech Dealer: Haltech ECUs, Wiring Harnesses & Remote TuningTuned By Shawn — Platinum Haltech Dealer: Haltech ECUs, Wiring Harnesses & Remote Tuning
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      How Relays Work and Why You Need One

      Technical Library › Wiring and ElectricalUpdated Sep 2021

      Quick summary

      In this article we are talking relays. Often misunderstood, relays are among some of the most integral components of your car’s electrical system. A power relay is used when a high current device like a fuel pump or a thermofan needs to be triggered ...

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