F1 pump relay BMW alternative

[Parisien]

http://www.maseratilife.com/forums/coupe-spyder-gs/9368-f1-relay-replacement.html

http://www.maseratilife.com/forums/coupe-spyder-gs/7978-f1-pump-problem-solved.html


Lots on these two....too


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[mjheathcote]

So how do you know if you have the uprated F1 pump or the older one. Didn't want to get the wrong relay. Mines a 2005MY if that helps.

If you are buying a relay, just buy the latter improved relay for longer life.
What is a little confusing on Maserati Life is the pictures of the relay they show are only 4 blades, mines 5 and so is the uprated relay. Plus if you look at my picture you can see 5 wires to the base of the relay.
Brendan as yours is a late model, can you take a picture like mine so we can see if they changed anything, 4 or 5 wires like my early 2002?

 

[Brendan]

If you are buying a relay, just buy the latter improved relay for longer life.
What is a little confusing on Maserati Life is the pictures of the relay they show are only 4 blades, mines 5 and so is the uprated relay. Plus if you look at my picture you can see 5 wires to the base of the relay.
Brendan as yours is a late model, can you take a picture like mine so we can see if they changed anything, 4 or 5 wires like my early 2002?

OK. Will do. Thanks guys

 

[Brendan]

OK. Will do. Thanks guys

Hope this picture is ok, not so easy to take.

 

[mjheathcote]

Looks same as mine, same wire colours, same number of wires to the relay base.
Only difference is that your relay is on the left of the fuses, mine is on on right of the fuses.
So it appears no change from 2002 to 2005 with regard to vehicle wiring, so the upgraded BMW 5 pin relay should be a straight swop to the one fitted at the factory.

 

[Brendan]

I had to take several pictures as most were useless!

 

[rossyl]

Has anyone used the BMW relay to confirm that it works? Or, just taken it from the parts numbers that it will?

Thanks

 

[BennyD]

I fitted one today and it works fine. I'll be keeping the old one in the car just on case it stops working fine. BTW, on the spyder, it's mounted a bit further to the rear and it is seconds of a job to change. I'll let you know if it goes phut.

 

[Moz1000]

I've also fitted one and it's fine. The previous one is in the boot as a spare. Dave

 

[Brendan]

Sounds like having a spare should standard. Found something that will fit in the glovebox!

 

[rossyl]

Removing the relay was a nightmare and impossible for me, I even put on a rubber high-grip glove (for holding glass) and still could not get it to budge.

After a bit of head scratching, I found that I was able to remove just the top part of the boot lining by gently pulling it out. This gave me enough angle on the bolts that hold the peice of metal onto the bodywork to which the relay is attached. Once those bolts are removed you can get the relay into a position where you can easily remove it.

Hopefully the pictures will work.

I used the BMW alternative relay, the part number set out at the top of this thread.



Here's the new one installed

and here is the old one...

Hope this helps someone in the future!
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[2b1ask1]

good work fella...

 

[v8chimp]

FYI - Latest price on this relay is about £19

Bought one for fitting with a new F1 pump, will let you know if any problems.

 

[v8chimp]

Update: New pump (old style) fitted and also used the new BMW relay. All working happily together.

 

[mjheathcote]

Good news!

 

[007]

Summary:

F1 Relay for 4200 CC 2002-2005 is a BMW 5 pin relay with part number 61.36-1393 403 manufactured by TYCO electronics stamped V23 134- B57 - X152 Grey in colour.


It is located near the top of the battery compartment.

It comes from a BMW 525i relating to the ABS (price around £19 new from dealer 2013 price)

Please check and put it as a sticky.

THANKS TO ALL

Better than the Alfa one suggested in some earlier post

 

[Parisien]

007...why better than the original Alfa one?


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[CatmanV2]

Nicer colour

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[mjheathcote]

Summary:

F1 Relay for 4200 CC 2002-2005 is a BMW 5 pin relay with part number 61.36-1393 403 manufactured by TYCO electronics stamped V23 134- B57 - X152 Grey in colour.


It is located near the top of the battery compartment.

It comes from a BMW 525i relating to the ABS (price around £19 new from dealer 2013 price)

Please check and put it as a sticky.

THANKS TO ALL

Better than the Alfa one suggested in some earlier post

Yes, a repeat of my very first post.

 

[SpyderNick]

Probably better because Tyco understand Italian Electrics and build accordingly.
Whereas for the Germans ! !

Well maybe