{"id":97686,"date":"2023-12-05T03:18:11","date_gmt":"2023-12-05T11:18:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=97686"},"modified":"2024-02-19T14:14:15","modified_gmt":"2024-02-19T22:14:15","slug":"what-is-a-relay-in-a-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/what-is-a-relay-in-a-car\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is a Relay In a Car?"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column_b70f24-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_b70f24-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_b70f24-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_b70f24-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_b70f24-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_b70f24-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_b70f24-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_b70f24-d4{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_b70f24-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_b70f24-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_b70f24-d4 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-b1cb85  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-8eff05\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_dafcd1-0e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_dafcd1-0e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_dafcd1-0e\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_dafcd1-0e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_dafcd1-0e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_dafcd1-0e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_dafcd1-0e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_dafcd1-0e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_dafcd1-0e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading_dafcd1-0e summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_dafcd1-0e\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Relays are electronically operated switches. They rely on small currents from a remote switch or computer to cut off or complete a circuit.<\/li><li>Relays are used in vehicles to handle high currents. Relays also allow the driver to control multiple electronics from a single input device.<\/li><li>Relays also allow the vehicle&rsquo;s Powertrain Control Module (PCM) to control critical vehicle systems.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Electric <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/relay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"relays\">relays<\/a> are electronically operated switches. They rely on small electrical currents to trigger bigger currents. Basically, relays allow you to control high-powered devices using just small currents. They are also used to reverse polarity when used in pairs and can be used to switch the same circuit from power to ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Are Relays Used in Cars?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What does a relay do in a car? Relays are used extensively in vehicle electrical systems for a wide variety of reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">To Handle High Currents<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Relays allow drivers or passengers to control high-amperage electronics with a simple switch inside a cabin. A relay makes controlling electronics less complicated since they allow high-amperage electronics to connect to a nearby relay box located under the hood instead of connecting to a switch inside the cabin. The relay box contains the relays for various vehicle systems like air-conditioning, lights, fan motors, and other vehicle equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One clear example of this is the starter solenoid, which is basically a contactor-type relay that delivers very high current to the starter motor but is triggered by a relatively weak circuit from the ignition switch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/illustration-of-small-relay-triggering-larger-relay-1024x781.jpg\" alt=\"illustration of small relay triggering larger relay\" class=\"wp-image-101852\" width=\"1024\" height=\"781\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/illustration-of-small-relay-triggering-larger-relay-1024x781.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/illustration-of-small-relay-triggering-larger-relay-300x229.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/illustration-of-small-relay-triggering-larger-relay-768x586.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/illustration-of-small-relay-triggering-larger-relay-1536x1172.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/illustration-of-small-relay-triggering-larger-relay-150x114.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/illustration-of-small-relay-triggering-larger-relay.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>The above circuit illustrates how a small relay can be used to trigger a larger relay. | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The proximity of the relay box allows vehicles to have less high-amperage wires and switches, which tend to be bulkier and more expensive. As a result, automakers can have more space to fit more features. If the high-amperage devices like the starter motor, blower fan, or headlights are wired directly onto the dashboard buttons, then thick wires would need to lead into the cabin. Directing and hiding these bulky wires would be a challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Relays Make Controlling Electronics More Convenient<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The dashboard and steering column usually have the controls to basic electronics such as lights, windshield wipers, and air conditioning. Relays allow drivers to operate those high-amperage electronics with small buttons or controls on the dashboard. If it weren&rsquo;t for relays, the buttons or controls inside the cabin would need to be designed to handle high-amperage currents.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_a57bcb-1e > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_a57bcb-1e > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_a57bcb-1e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_a57bcb-1e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_a57bcb-1e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_a57bcb-1e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_a57bcb-1e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_a57bcb-1e{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_a57bcb-1e > 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.kb-image_05d299-7c .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:45px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_05d299-7c.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_05d299-7c .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image_05d299-7c figure{max-width:45px;}.kb-image_05d299-7c .image-is-svg, .kb-image_05d299-7c .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image_05d299-7c .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_05d299-7c\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,dpr_auto,q_auto,c_pad\/carparts\/blog\/widgets\/protip\/services-icon\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img\"><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_b10ef5-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_b10ef5-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_b10ef5-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_b10ef5-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_b10ef5-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_b10ef5-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_b10ef5-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_b10ef5-68{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_b10ef5-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_b10ef5-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-2 kadence-column_b10ef5-68 pro-tip-item2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"protip-desc\">\n\t<div class=\"help-tip\">\n\t\t<p><strong>Pro Tips<\/strong> are nuggets of information direct from ASE-certified automobile technicians working with CarParts.com, which may include unique, personal insights based on their years of experience working in the automotive industry. These can help you make more informed decisions about your car.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n    <div class=\"help-caption\">\n        <p>\n            <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong>\nRelays used in pairs can be used to control DC circuits that provide reversed polarity to function one way and another, which is simpler than doing the same job with only switches.\n        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/illustration-of-circuit-showing-relays-1024x867.jpg\" alt=\"illustration of circuit showing relays\" class=\"wp-image-101853\" width=\"1024\" height=\"867\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/illustration-of-circuit-showing-relays-1024x867.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/illustration-of-circuit-showing-relays-300x254.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/illustration-of-circuit-showing-relays-768x650.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/illustration-of-circuit-showing-relays-1536x1301.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/illustration-of-circuit-showing-relays-150x127.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/illustration-of-circuit-showing-relays.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Example circuit showing relays | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Without a relay, you also wouldn&rsquo;t be able to control these electronics from a single input. For example, the two steering-mounted stalks control the vehicle&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/turn-signal-light\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"turn signal lights\">turn signal lights<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/headlight\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"headlights\">headlights<\/a>, high beams, and windshield wipers. The stalks can control several key vehicle features because they outsource the responsibility of handling large currents to the relays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Relays Allow the Computer to Control Vehicle Features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Relays also allow the vehicle&rsquo;s Powertrain Control Module (PCM) to control critical vehicle systems. Some examples of components that the PCM controls include the fuel pump, radiator blower fan, and ignition, among several critical parts. Modern vehicles have advanced ignition, fuel, and cooling systems that rely heavily on the PCM to make the vehicle function optimally and efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Types of Vehicle Relays<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Relays come in different types, and each type plays a crucial role in the operation of various components in vehicle electrical systems. There can be different types of relays depending on their design and construction. Distinguishing one from another involves looking at their markings that can indicate their circuit schematic, voltage rating, current rating, and terminal numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make and Break Relay<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Make and break relays are the most simple. As their name suggests, they simply make the connection when they&rsquo;re energized and break it when they&rsquo;re de-energized. These are four-terminal relays, but five terminal relays have a normally <em>open<\/em> terminal and a normally <em>closed<\/em> terminal so that whatever is coming in the <em>common<\/em> terminal will switch from one of those to the other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/standard-iso-relay-illustration.jpg\" alt=\"standard iso relay illustration\" class=\"wp-image-101854\" width=\"598\" height=\"513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/standard-iso-relay-illustration.jpg 598w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/standard-iso-relay-illustration-300x257.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/standard-iso-relay-illustration-150x129.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\"><figcaption>The relay shown in the illustration is a standard ISO relay, but there are many other relay configurations too numerous to illustrate here. | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/relay-diagram.jpg\" alt=\"relay diagram\" class=\"wp-image-101855\" width=\"886\" height=\"606\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/relay-diagram.jpg 886w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/relay-diagram-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/relay-diagram-768x525.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/relay-diagram-150x103.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 886px) 100vw, 886px\"><figcaption>Relay diagram | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Many other types of relays work similarly to a make and break relay. However, they can have integrated fuses, two output paths, diodes, and resistors, depending on the application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Time-Delay Relays<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Time-delay relays can cut off power to components after a set amount of time and have internal solid state circuits in addition to their electromagnetic switch. They can also add a delay before a component receives power. Time-delay relays are further subdivided into two types.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On-delay timers start timing when the input voltage is applied and power the second circuit after a predetermined amount of time. This can be used to delay when power is transferred to multiple other components to prevent power surges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, off-delay timers only send power after a certain delay from when the input signal is removed. The delay is reset by reapplying the input signal. 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