Salmon relays

[Ben f]

Is it worth changing these as a precaution? Nothing wrong with my roof at present, cars 5 years old, any thoughts?

 

[tintoverano]

it looks that these relays start to fail after 7-10 years, depending on usage of course this varies

I changed them when the car was 9 years old, had no issues before that and they looked OK

 

[Beeacon]

For the £30 it costs, I'd just do it, replace every 5 years and it's cheap peace of mind.

 

[IRD]

My car is 10 years old and hadn’t had any roof problems but I changed my relays just as a precaution after reading earlier posts. As others have said for £30 or so it is not worth taking the risk of not doing so.

 

[scootr]

I changed the 10 yr old relays on my perfectly working top and was appalled at how pitted they were.

 

[Big Bad Boris]

Where do most people get their famed salmon relays from, do they all come from the main stealers or are there other reputable sources to acquire them?

 

[Silverstar]

Where do most people get their famed salmon relays from, do they all come from the main stealers or are there other reputable sources to acquire them?

Main dealers only I think.

 

[Anonymous]

You can get them in many places the part no 12631742690 is available from dozens of sources..it’s a generic reply made by Tyco used in dozens of bmw applications...around £15 ish is the market price for one relay..make sure the date code is within the last couple of years to avoid old stock..

 

[IRD]

Sopers BMW in Lincoln will give a small discount if you mention that you are a member of this forum.

 

[Owdgit]

Thanks to all.
Stumbled upon this thread so I picked up a pair of relays.
Just changed them and it looks like they have never been replaced from new with a date code of 0949!
Possibly dodged a bullet but would never have known about it without this forum.
So I've got an original pair of salmon relays that could have been destined for an M if anyone wants to buy them, only £50 each oke: :evil:

 

[Anonymous]

Thanks to all.
Stumbled upon this thread so I picked up a pair of relays.
Just changed them and it looks like they have never been replaced from new with a date code of 0949!
Possibly dodged a bullet but would never have known about it without this forum.
So I've got an original pair of salmon relays that could have been destined for an M if anyone wants to buy them, only £50 each oke: :evil:

As Austin Powers would say ‘behave’ :rofl:

 

[Big Bad Boris]

Went to my “local” dealer in Colchester today for some salmon relays, I promised myself it would be the first thing I did to the new car. Probably just as well, as in line with Owdgits post above the ones I removed were numbered 0926, so I guess the previous owner dodged a bullet !!

 

[inimic]

Do I need to disconnect the battery prior to replacing the relays?

 

[Owdgit]

I didn't and it's all ok.
Only takes 5 minutes.

 

[scootr]

Do I need to disconnect the battery prior to replacing the relays?

I didn't either, no troubles.

 

[Ben f]

Replaced yesterday, didn't disconnect the battery, 5 min job, got to say though the ones I removed still look brand new, oh well done now

 

[Smartbear]

Replaced yesterday, didn't disconnect the battery, 5 min job, got to say though the ones I removed still look brand new, oh well done now

Did you bend the middle contact in order to see the hidden inner contact? :?
Rob

 

[Phil40]

Yes, no need to disconnect the battery. Changing salmon relay around 3 minutes with good tools :driving:
New salmon relays can have differents "amperage" (intensity)... :tumbleweed: but it's Ok

Just test cinematic Open/Close sunroof to be sure all is working after.

 

[Ben f]

Replaced yesterday, didn't disconnect the battery, 5 min job, got to say though the ones I removed still look brand new, oh well done now

Did you bend the middle contact in order to see the hidden inner contact? :?
Rob

nope straight swap

 

[scootr]

When I replaced mine it was obvious the old ones were quite worn (pitted). So I put the top down and went for a 50 mile drive just to make sure they were working :driving: