Relays

[lizard]

Can someone explain the difference between the four pole relays and the five pole relays, whats the middle one for on the fives...

[Robsey]

There are a couple of variations on this

A four pin relay controlls one circuit , say a light etc.

A five pin relay controls two circuits, such as two lights etc.
This can work in two ways,
The relay can be used to turn the 2 circuits on and off together, (both on or both off), or

A different type of five pin relay can be used to alternate or switch between the two circuits
one on, and one off and vice versa.

That's the simplest way that I can explain it.

[lizard]

Cheers matey, I'm after one that will switch 2 circuits on at the same time, dont suppose you can point anywhere for that can you...

[Robsey]

Most car accessory shops, try Halfords last of all, as they will be the dearest.

Or if you have one, try Maplins or Farnells

bear with me, because I did have a picture of a five pin relay somewhere

[Robsey]

Most car accessory shops, try Halfords last of all, as they will be the dearest.

Or if you have one, try Maplins or Farnells

bear with me, because I did have a picture of a five pin relay somewhere

Here s a thread I was involved in some time ago..
Page 2 shows diagrams and pictures for you.

http://www.vectra-c.com/forum/showth...=103668&page=2

[lizard]

Here s a thread I was involved in some time ago..
Page 2 shows diagrams and pictures for you.

http://www.vectra-c.com/forum/showth...=103668&page=2

HI rob, read the input into the linked thread you posted and slightly confused still, there will be no switch in my circuit. I want to feed a trip to the relay from the reverse light circuit which will in turn switch on two seperate circuits, one for reverse camera and one for two extra reverse lights I am planning on fitting. here is a Link to what I think I am after, I seem to be thinking that this one is more the one I need though for some reason, could you please confirm for me Rob before I commit.