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Jeep Wrangler L6-4.0L VIN S (2000)01 · Relays and Modules
01 · Diagnostics

Accessory Delay Relay: Description and Operation

Make
Jeep
Model
Wrangler
Engine
L6-4.0L VIN S
Year
2000
Section
Accessory Delay Module › Accessory Delay Relay › Description and Operation
Relays and ModulesDescription and Operation
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Accessory Delay Relay: Description and Operation

ACCESSORY RELAY

The accessory relay is an electromechanical device that switches fused battery current to the standard factory-installed cigar lighter when the
ignition switch is turned to the Accessory or ON positions. The accessory relay is located in a wire harness connector that is secured to the
100-way connector bracket under the driver side of the instrument panel, near the cowl side inner panel in the passenger compartment.

The accessory relay is a International Standards Organization (ISO) relay. Relays conforming to the ISO specifications have common physical
dimensions, current capacities, terminal patterns, and terminal functions.

The accessory relay cannot be repaired or adjusted and, if faulty or damaged, it must be replaced.

The ISO relay consists of an electromagnetic coil, a resistor or diode, and three (two fixed and one movable) electrical contacts. The movable
(common feed) relay contact is held against one of the fixed contacts (normally closed) by spring pressure. When the electromagnetic coil is
energized, it draws the movable contact away from the normally closed fixed contact, and holds it against the other (normally open) fixed contact.

When the electromagnetic coil is de-energized, spring pressure returns the movable contact to the normally closed position. The resistor or diode is
connected in parallel with the electromagnetic coil in the relay, and helps to dissipate voltage spikes that are produced when the coil is
de-energized.

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