803A Short Circuit intermittent

[Guyfang]

When K2 will not work, and its getting power, taking it apart is your best bet. For some reason this Relay is very susceptible to moisture, and rust.

 

[nextalcupfan]

Deoxit is worth its weight in gold. I was lucky enough to have Kurt Klopp make a pit stop at my place over this past weekend to help diagnose an 803 with a no start condition. Came down to a tempermental K2... well once it was taken apart and bathed in Deoxit, the problem literally disappeared right in front of my eyes.

I have about a half dozen unopened spray cans of the stuff at all times on hand... its a real miracle worker.

Absolutely agree.


Earlier this year I had a floor switch dimmer in an old truck go bad, nothing on low beam high beam working.
Sprayed Deoxit inside the switch, cleaned the terminals with some scotch brite, then clicked it in my hands a bunch of times while flipping it around.
Had it working perfectly in less than 10 min.
Now basically every electrical connector I take apart gets hit with Deoxit before going back together.

 

[Light in the Dark]

When K2 will not work, and its getting power, taking it apart is your best bet. For some reason this Relay is very susceptible to moisture, and rust.

Which is funny, since its gasketed. Guess they should have put O rings around the screws from the top down.

 

[Guyfang]

This type relay, has since I first saw one in 1976-77, has had this problem. And from several different manufacturer.

 

[Triton]

where is a good place to look for one besides fleabay?

 

[Light in the Dark]

Are you talking about the K2? Only place Ive seen inventory recently is ebay. Guy had 2 for sale... about $60/ea.

 

[Triton]

I was looking for the am/vm switch for a spare but I don't know if they are good switches, hate to get stuck with one from fleabay for what their asking for them!

 

[Light in the Dark]

Oh yeah... Ive not found a reasonable source on those anywhere. Almost $300 last I looked on ebay I think.

 

[Guyfang]

I was looking for the am/vm switch for a spare but I don't know if they are good switches, hate to get stuck with one from fleabay for what their asking for them!

What version it it? Old or new?