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Old 10-17-2020, 03:39 PM
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What is this?

1992 Dodge W250 Cummins-



Found this plugged in under the dash near the e-brake and hood release. I would like to replace it but have no idea what it is.
Old 10-17-2020, 04:48 PM
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Looks like a flasher......Ben
Old 10-17-2020, 05:09 PM
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Ya, like a small one. I put a meter on the plug and with the key off and door open all legs are not powered. When the door is shut one pin gets 12v....
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I believe it’s for the Halo on the ignition switch
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Thats the timer for the light around the key in the steering column.
also called time delay relay
also called ignition switch lamp relay
They get HOT- I take em out of all my trucks
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Grunch and Jerseybud, thank you, that’s what it is. Great site and a great bunch of people. Wish the internet was here 35 years ago!
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Ma Mopar has been using those exact relays since the early 60's. Why remove it? Yes it gets hot since it is a thermal switch, but I think it's great that the Halo ring comes on.
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Napa part number AR613
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Old 10-21-2020, 04:39 AM
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Originally Posted by thrashingcows
Ma Mopar has been using those exact relays since the early 60's. Why remove it? Yes it gets hot since it is a thermal switch, but I think it's great that the Halo ring comes on.
Good for warming your hands on cold mornings!
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