Relay for Directional Signal / Brake Circuit | 356 Speedster, 550 Spyder, Replica, Automotive Community

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I own an early Beck 550 (#019).I recently lost power to the left directional/brake light.The other directionals and parking lights are OK, as well as the left rear parking light.I traced the circuits to a 5 wire relay in the rear cover which has 3 wires in (brake circuit in center,left and right directional on either side).These all have power going into this relay.There are two wires on the other side going to the lamps with power only to the right side.The relay measures 3" square ,1/2" thick with no visible markings.I don't know if this is original or something that was installed at a later time.I would appreciate any feedback to resolve this problem.I'm open to replacing this relay with a different style compatable with the existing wiring setup. RickS

6/8/053:37 AM

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Former Member

I own an early Beck 550 (#019).I recently lost power to the left directional/brake light.The other directionals and parking lights are OK, as well as the left rear parking light.I traced the circuits to a 5 wire relay in the rear cover which has 3 wires in (brake circuit in center,left and right directional on either side).These all have power going into this relay.There are two wires on the other side going to the lamps with power only to the right side.The relay measures 3" square ,1/2" thick with no visible markings.I don't know if this is original or something that was installed at a later time.I would appreciate any feedback to resolve this problem.I'm open to replacing this relay with a different style compatable with the existing wiring setup. RickS

6/8/053:37 AM

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Please disreguard this posting,I found a 3 to 2 wire convertor and resolved the problem.Thanks Rick

6/9/053:02 AM

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