Relays for volvo penta 854 357

[simonfraser]

Hi Guys,

the Volvo ones are £50+ each

has anyone used generic and what power rating would i need, for the lift pump on the out drive

(i don't want to fit poor quality ones, so if it has to be VP so be it)

 

[starfire]

Take it to your local auto parts shop, they are single pole, double throw, anything with a rating of 40A is ok.

 

[oldgit]

If in hurry, try a local motor factor first, almost certainly on the shelf , probably cheapest as well.
Usually several on any large industrial estate supplying local small garages and motor accessory shops who will then add their mark up.


Volvo trim relays ... replacement numbers?

 

[petem]

If I remember correctly I've bought these in the past....

Volvo Penta Power Trim Relay 854357 (yachtboatparts.com)

Some people say that they won't last as long as the genuine items but mine have lasted a few years and I keep spares in my tool box. Worth giving them a smear with vaseline to stop them corroding.

 

[Mr Googler]

few part numbers there for you

 

[petem]

few part numbers there for you
View attachment 109331

What's that website?

 

[Mr Googler]

DURITE <br> 5 Pin automotive 12volt 40 Amp relay ALT/0-727-56 ( 2 x 87) <br>BOSCH 0 332 014 113)

£3.54

 

[Mr Googler]

What's that website?

CDI Electronics 12V/40A Volvo Penta Relay 854357, 876040

 

[petem]

CDI Electronics 12V/40A Volvo Penta Relay 854357, 876040

Is there any difference in corrosion resistance between the £3 and £14 jobs?

 

[Mr Googler]

Dunno....you could buy 4 and still be under just to be safe ???

 

[petem]

Dunno....you could buy 4 and still be under just to be safe ???

Good point!

 

[simonfraser]

depends how easy the access is for replacement and keep the 20 yrs old ones
tnx for all the info, ordered them from here
CDI Electronics 12V/40A Volvo Penta Relay 854357, 876040
shall put some Vaseline on the contacts

due to the comments below, very helpful, i have just cancelled the order

 

[SimonD]

The VP relays are nothing special except they're sealed. I found it impossible to source sealed relays in the right spec. Note that the right spec is 5 pin changeover, type B configuration, diode protected. The diode cathode should be connected to pin 86 (some relays have a diode the other way round). There are those who say the diode is not necessary or a resistor can be used instead. This may be true, but I wouldn't want to take a chance.

I used these: Mini Changeover Relay 12V 30/40A - With Diode | 12 Volt Planet They seem to be good quality and the 'skirt' around the base is easy to seal with a smear of sealant or vaseline. However, I wouldn't bother with vaseline on the terminals. Use 'Corrosion Block' instead. It's made for the job.

BTW, I strongly suspect a lot of relays are needlessly changed. People have symptoms of relays failing and change them. If the problem goes away, they're persuaded it must have been a faulty relay. I suggest that the act of changing the relay has simply cleaned the connections - they're far more prone to corrosion that relays are to failing. If you change the relays, give the connectors a good clean and spray with corrosion block. If they're really manky, change them. Again, 12 volt planet has the necessary bits to do this.

 

[petem]

BTW, I strongly suspect a lot of relays are needlessly changed. People have symptoms of relays failing and change them. If the problem goes away, they're persuaded it must have been a faulty relay. I suggest that the act of changing the relay has simply cleaned the connections - they're far more prone to corrosion that relays are to failing. If you change the relays, give the connectors a good clean and spray with corrosion block. If they're really manky, change them. Again, 12 volt planet has the necessary bits to do this.

I agree. Instead of a bit of emery paper I use these glass fibre pens to clean terminals...

Modelcraft 4 mm Glass Fibre Pencil: Amazon.co.uk: Kitchen & Home

Pete