How To Test a Relay (and How Relays Work) - in 8 minutes
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Published 2020-12-31
Timestamps:
0:00 intro
0:15 what is a relay
0:30 why we need relays
2:27 how relays work
3:44 how to test relays
7:05 fastest way to check a relay
7:22 check relay circuit basics
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How to test relays in your car – EASY! (watch till the end)
All Comments (21)
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I'm a professional educator (I develop courses and certification packages in mining, oil and gas and engineer) and tip my hat to you sir. A very well designed tutorial.
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Excellent tutorial very well explained. Usually there are many people that are afraid to look at anything dealing with electrical concepts, but you explain it in a way that it's simple to understand. Thank you very much.
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I'm 71 and never knew what a relay was, how it works. Much thanks. A little knowledge goes a long way.
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Very good video. People that can explain things this well are a godsend. Appreciate your work!
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Very informative presentation. Been looking for a straight forward explanation and this is it. No background music, good clear sound, excellent video production and graphics. Well done.
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Its people like you that make the DIY Mechanical world go round - THANKFUL
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The rarest of things on YouTube, a concise, yet detailed explanation with clear examples and easy to understand audio and video. I learn a lot from these DIY videos and this one was as good as they get.
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Clear, understandable and simple explanation. Thanks, two thumbs up (literally) 👍👍
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My girlfriend and I have been learning how to work on cars, I have much exp. I have to say your videos are the easiest and most educational ones I have EVER seen
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I love your teaching techniques! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
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Great! Simplified explanation that helps make sense of electric relays and circuits.
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Great video. A good example of a 5 lug relay is a high/low beam circuit. The same relay can be used to power both by supplying power on the control side when light switch is in low beam position and turning the control side off when in the high beam position.
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Your video is the only one that discussed checking both the resistance between pins 85 and 86, and supplying power to these pins to test the resistance between the other two pins after the relay is activated. Great job!
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Wow that was a very detailed explanation and demonstration thanks for taking the time to educate the viewers😊
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Great video . This is the first time I'm following you because I had a problem with the windshield washer and the tester indicated the relay. It was very instructive for me. I learned how a relay works and is checked and about its role. You explained in a very comprehensible way. I became a member on your channel and I am convinced that I will learn many more things in this field. Thank you very much !
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Make It Easy Mechanic : Thank you for another logical, simple and informative presentation. Again, I've learned a lot.
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Excellent and thorough explanation. Perfect demonstration on how to test! Thank you for another superb quality video.
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Thank you so much. I use these types of videos to learn. I wish I had these when I was young. I’m 73 and learning new things help keep me sharp.
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Very educational and to the point.I looked for over an hour before I found this video it is exactly what I needed to know to fix my truck.Thank you sir you are a good teacher.
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Very well done, easy to follow due to simple explanations of complex problems. Thank you for not only teaching about relays but also sharing teaching methods that demystify the complex.
