Need some help identifying this electrical part
November 24th, 2009, 12:22 PM
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Need some help identifying this electrical part
I need some help! During the disassembly of my '71 Cutlass Convertible, I came across this electrical component in the driver lower cowl / kick panel area. Althought rusted and detached, it appeared to be fastend to the metal access plate behind the kick panel on the driver's side of the car. I can't see it referenced anywhere in the Assembly Manual. Does anyone know what this component is / does? It appears to be some sort of fuse. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
November 24th, 2009, 02:12 PM
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No, no wires were attached or leading to this fuse ... or whatever it is. When I removed the plate that accesses the inner area of the lower cowl, I found it laying there detached. There are two threaded studs on the back that appear to line-up with two holes in the steel panel that covers this access.
November 24th, 2009, 04:17 PM
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Could be the power window relay that prevents the windows from operating unless the ignition is on. Or it could be a circuit breaker for the windows. Does your car have power windows?
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November 24th, 2009, 07:13 PM
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No power windows, but could be a power top relay. Prior to disassembly, the top worked fine though. I followed some of the interior restoration on your car. Did you have a top relay mounted behind in this area?
November 25th, 2009, 05:30 AM
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Very well could be a top relay as I heard the 71 may have used one (not sure of its locvation though). The 72 does not use a relay for the top - just the switch in the dash connected with heavy wiring. Circuit breaker is in the top left of the fuse block.
In this area in 72, the only part I know of would have been the window relay.
Are there any other wires running in that kickpanel area?
Does this piece look factory installed? If you can get a clear close picture, ID might be easier.
In this area in 72, the only part I know of would have been the window relay.
Are there any other wires running in that kickpanel area?
Does this piece look factory installed? If you can get a clear close picture, ID might be easier.
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