Thanks for keeping it simple and easy. Other dudes go way back to when ,who,why where, and more after 3hrs say the answer. You said it in less then 60 sec 💪👍👍

@Foxcanfixit

7 ай бұрын

Thanks! I’m trying to use shorts videos for simple stuff like this. None of that “I’ll show you at the end” garbage here

Yeah it clicks, may still not work with a load

@Foxcanfixit

2 ай бұрын

Fact. But no click almost guarantees that it’s bad. If it clicks it’s worth a try

@robbiesharp311

7 күн бұрын

​@@Foxcanfixit Not what you say in the video.

Beautiful mate! Thank you!!!

Thank you damn I needed to know that for years thanks again 😜

@Foxcanfixit

Жыл бұрын

It’s nothing new, just an old quick and dirty test of the solenoid inside

You still have to test the normal open or closed posts to make sure its making solid contact using a volt.meter.

@Foxcanfixit

Ай бұрын

Yep, that will confirm wether or not the contacts on the load side are good

what about the 220v AC relays ????????

@Foxcanfixit

Ай бұрын

You need a 220v battery for that 😂🤣

@TheOfficialDorianelevator

Ай бұрын

@@Foxcanfixit ahem ahem, and the AC current ? oh yes, why cant i just plug it in a outlet to test it, im so dumb.

@Foxcanfixit

Ай бұрын

@@TheOfficialDorianelevator 😂 ⚡️

Straight to the point! Too bad I had to first tryout like 6 videos with the same title before this one popped up 🤦🏾‍♀️

@Foxcanfixit

2 ай бұрын

This is only testing the solenoid side of the relay, but 75% of the time if it clicks it works

More test needs to be done that’s just one part of it

@Foxcanfixit

2 ай бұрын

Very true, this is just a beginning test to make sure the solenoid pulls in

This practice is 99% accurate most times.👍

@Foxcanfixit

Жыл бұрын

It’s definitely a quick way to get your diagnosis going

Good way to see if the coil works, but the contacts might be burned up inside. Test for continuity on the other terminals

@Foxcanfixit

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely, it’s just a quick and dirty test of the solenoid side of the relay

@chasingwaves11

9 ай бұрын

continuity can still give you a false reading you need to perform a Load test ...

Before my rant, question. While it's a 4 post relay, would there be any harm in shorting the wrong terminals while testing with a battery. I only really deal with relays on certain arcade machines with ball releases and motors. While i've worked on arcade machines for over 25 years, I learned everything on my own, but I never took any courses on electronics. While I know how to replace components, i've recently gone into learning the origins of the stuff and it's fascinating.

@Foxcanfixit

8 ай бұрын

No, the other terminals would not be connected if these 2 terminals do not activate the switch inside

That's a good idea. I always would use my power probe and hook the ground wire to 1 side and power up the other. This is a lot faster and easier though.

@Foxcanfixit

Жыл бұрын

It’s a quick and dirty check of the solenoid side for sure

@Flowerchild778

3 ай бұрын

Some multimeters use 9 volt batteries too. So pretty much the same thing, eh?

Good info. Maybe a 12v may work good and you can check voltage and make sure it made the “jump”

@Foxcanfixit

Жыл бұрын

Yep, if I added another 9v and a small bulb I could check the other side too! 😀

Bs just because it clicks does not mean it's working you also need to test the resistance!

@Foxcanfixit

Жыл бұрын

True, you can hook up a bulb and an additional battery to the main circuit to ensure it’s integrity as well

@sistercalhoun4444

5 ай бұрын

Can you show us that

@Flowerchild778

3 ай бұрын

​@@sistercalhoun4444 that would be fun. Like back in elementary school 😊

Does that mean pin 30 and 87 made contact when current is applied ?

@Foxcanfixit

5 ай бұрын

The click is the sound of the open contact points closing, which should allow current to flow

🫵 🫶 👌 🙏 👀 👏👏👏

How about the CONTACT??

More to it but, mine rattles

@Foxcanfixit

2 ай бұрын

It is an initial test for sure. To really test it you would need a light on the other 2 terminals to make sure it is allowing power thru it

I don’t want to get shocked…😮😂

@Foxcanfixit

Жыл бұрын

Well then you gotta touch the 9v to your tongue first to discharge any static electricity 😀😂🤣⚡️

@OldBondoBilly

Жыл бұрын

@@Foxcanfixit I stopped lickin batteries when I was justa boy😂

@Foxcanfixit

Жыл бұрын

Well you’re waaaay ahead of me then. 😀😜

What are you testing for , the click , half arsed test 😂

@Foxcanfixit

8 ай бұрын

It is testing to make sure the internal points still activate and close. Its is definitely only half the test, but it is the most common failure point.

@DeanBrah

6 ай бұрын

that is the whole point of a relay is clicking over a connection like that when power is recieved

bs

@Foxcanfixit

7 ай бұрын

It is not a complete test, but it tests the most likely failure point in this type of relay.

Not enough information because all relays are not pronged to same.

@Foxcanfixit

11 ай бұрын

I agree, I have been meaning to do this video over and add a load to the other side of the circuit

If we have less than 9Volt battery

@Foxcanfixit

Ай бұрын

Don’t know, never tried to test a solenoid with less than 9v. I would imagine 5-6V would still work as a lot of automotive systems use a 5v reference