I actually studied electronics technology in VoTech and Trade School, but was out of the industry for the past 20 years, this was a great refresher course for me. It all came back to me, thanks for posting. 👍👍
of course there are other uses for the 5 pin but this is a beginner video.. i will UPLOAD a video on other uses for the 5 pin when i get back in the garage.. THANKS for watching..
This video has given me more information and explanation than 6 hours on google and other youtube videos. I bought a set of relays from Amazon that did not state they were 5 pins so I've been trying to see if there's any way to avoid a return and use them as an SPST. Thank you for the video, it has helped tremendously.
One thing I would like to see on your video is to advise viewers to mount this relays with the mounting tab on top. Most imported relays are not water tight and can short out of fail with ease if mounted in any other direction. Great video and excellent explanation. 👍
Good video. I usually use 5 pins even though I know I don’t need to. I honestly barely can find a decent 4 pin from a reputable brand. It never hurts to have the 5th pin so I just use them 99% of the time. Actually just did a project using the rare 87A. I have a daytime running light on my truck that is powered by an ignition circuit. Interrupted it with a 5 pin relay triggered by the parking brake ground. Parking brake to 85, ign to 86, ign to 87A, 30 to DRL. pull brake, DRL shuts off when the relay switches to 87. Works like a champ.
Love love your wiring vids!!! Thanks man ! I have some fans I need to wire I just came across the 4 pin relay definitely seems a lot easier .. Looking forward to your upcoming vids!
Love your video man very well explained thanks a lot for doing this a lot of people doesn't understand how to do I really appreciate that my friend I have to watch that a couple of times before I understand
Such a great vid... I was listening to a new mixed tape and didn't want to listen but watched your vid accompanied by Mary. Jammed out and learned the wiring set ups with cool-ease. your diagrams... Best Regards!
Hi Chris - I learned a lot about relays from your videos. I have a 5 pin starter relay on my 2005 Volvo v50. It won't start and I want to try to a repair I'd seen on a forum where the mechanic grounded the relay to the strut tower of the car. I just want to confirm that to try this repair of grounding the relay I would ground from the #85 pin of the relay to the grounding point (nut on strut tower). Thanks, Tom
Great video man, seriously. The drawings make is all click for us visual learners. I don't need or want over the top graphics or background music, just the facts. Thank you, thank you for helping me learn something.
@chris craft thanks so much for this video. Such a clear understanding of what could be confusing topic. Now I can wire up my external horn switch. Thanks again.
When I want a short sleeve shirt, I buy TWO short sleeve shirts. I put the first one on and tear it off like Hulkamania Running Wild. Then I put the second one on. Good vid!! Very well done. Stay gold.
I’ve watched about 100 videos on relays. After watching both this one and the fist one you did on the 4 pin where you turn on the a/c i do not need to watch another. Thanks!
Exactly to the point lots of youtube videos have the 5 pin bought a 4 for a horn setup but other videos made me lose my nerve and you reassured me that I had it right :)
I watch both ur videos for my son mustang fans his high speed wouldn't work and videos and knowledge help alot keep up the videos bro and show tht chevelle when u done!!!!
Holly crapper! You made the relay go from a shell game to idiot proof in my minds-eye! Thanks so much for demystifying the relay and how to hook it up.
I'm trying to power a two speed stock ford fan watching this I believe I can just use a five pin relay. I enjoy this style of seeing this drawn out being an artist it works with my brain.
Very Good job of explaining using a diagram. What I was looking for is the reason that some relays with 5 pin are stated they are for a 1976 Corvette blower motor when the original was a 4 pin. I received a 5 pin but don't have a high speed on my 1976 Corvette I have been restoring, but the original one was just 4 pin. The single one on the 4 pin is for ground but the 5 pin I received dose not identify ground on the two pins if any. Just wondering if that its the reason of having no high speed blower on it and knowing which pin that ground was suppose to go on if at all. The resister is new and all the other speeds work but high with this 5 pin relay.
You can use a 5 pin relay to over ride a thermostatically controlled fan with a toggle switch as well. I'm sure there are other similar uses, just can't think of any at the moment, but definitely not in place of a 4 pin.
Very impressed video and nicely explained.Thanks.I am trying to connect a second passenger electric window switch on the drivers side as there isnt one .In my case ,can I use the 5 pin relay to use 87 and 87a for up /down?
This was what I have been looking for. I've watched so many youtube videos and they all recommended 5 pin and all I am doing is lights...so I bought 5 pin and have had the toughest time trying to figure out what the darn thing does and why my switches are powered upside down...this video was perfect. The one question I do have that may be answered in the comments, but didn't see it right off the bat, was what do I do with the extra wire now? Do I leave it? do I cut it? Do I cap it? Appreciate your guidance. Thanks again for a great video!!
Really appreciate the explanation. I have a pop up headlights could you do an explanation of how best to wire them up. I’m not sure if a 4 pin or 5 pin would work best
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So far the best relay explanation
I actually studied electronics technology in VoTech and Trade School, but was out of the industry for the past 20 years, this was a great refresher course for me. It all came back to me, thanks for posting.
👍👍
of course there are other uses for the 5 pin but this is a beginner video.. i will UPLOAD a video on other uses for the 5 pin when i get back in the garage.. THANKS for watching..
This video has given me more information and explanation than 6 hours on google and other youtube videos. I bought a set of relays from Amazon that did not state they were 5 pins so I've been trying to see if there's any way to avoid a return and use them as an SPST. Thank you for the video, it has helped tremendously.
No fluff, straight to the point, and a great explanation.
This is a great explanation for how this is. Honestly as an electrical guy this will be very helpful.
Thank you for taking the time to explain the subject as well as you have! The best I've seen, so thank you again!
Best explanation of a relay I have found.
Great video! Explained very well. Resolved my auxiliary fan wiring problems! Thank you!
One thing I would like to see on your video is to advise viewers to mount this relays with the mounting tab on top. Most imported relays are not water tight and can short out of fail with ease if mounted in any other direction. Great video and excellent explanation. 👍
Amazingly well explained man!
Honestly it's the best explanation of 5 and 4 pin relays ever. I however I have many cut off shirts lol.
First 2 minutes of this video was just what I needed! Thanks :)
Good video. I usually use 5 pins even though I know I don’t need to. I honestly barely can find a decent 4 pin from a reputable brand. It never hurts to have the 5th pin so I just use them 99% of the time.
Actually just did a project using the rare 87A. I have a daytime running light on my truck that is powered by an ignition circuit. Interrupted it with a 5 pin relay triggered by the parking brake ground. Parking brake to 85, ign to 86, ign to 87A, 30 to DRL. pull brake, DRL shuts off when the relay switches to 87. Works like a champ.
Love love your wiring vids!!! Thanks man !
I have some fans I need to wire
I just came across the 4 pin relay definitely seems a lot easier ..
Looking forward to your upcoming vids!
Outstanding presentation. Just plain and simple.
👌best video on the subject period!!!
Love your video man very well explained thanks a lot for doing this a lot of people doesn't understand how to do I really appreciate that my friend I have to watch that a couple of times before I understand
Fantastic presentation! Thank you. You made something very simple to understand. Great job and many thanks.
hands down best video on the tube!!!!! / I'm now a subscriber⚡
Cuz we don’t know any better until we watch someone like you.🤯
Well done ...Never I seen explanation like this. Thanks
Best relay video ever my friend thank you. Perfect analogy!
Such a great vid... I was listening to a new mixed tape and didn't want to listen but watched your vid accompanied by Mary. Jammed out and learned the wiring set ups with cool-ease. your diagrams...
Best Regards!
Hi Chris - I learned a lot about relays from your videos. I have a 5 pin starter relay on my 2005 Volvo v50. It won't start and I want to try to a repair I'd seen on a forum where the mechanic grounded the relay to the strut tower of the car. I just want to confirm that to try this repair of grounding the relay I would ground from the #85 pin of the relay to the grounding point (nut on strut tower). Thanks, Tom
So a lot of videos on relays, this is far the best for beginners.
Glad I found your video/tutorial, very clear and well presented 👍
Great video man, seriously. The drawings make is all click for us visual learners. I don't need or want over the top graphics or background music, just the facts. Thank you, thank you for helping me learn something.
Thank you so much. It is easier than read the explanation.
@chris craft thanks so much for this video. Such a clear understanding of what could be confusing topic. Now I can wire up my external horn switch.
Thanks again.
This was extremely helpful, thank you bro!
When I want a short sleeve shirt, I buy TWO short sleeve shirts.
I put the first one on and tear it off like Hulkamania Running Wild. Then I put the second one on.
Good vid!! Very well done.
Stay gold.
Perfect video what I searched for....👍👍
The t-shirt analogy made me laugh so hard, i spit my beer out. Thank you for this. I learned a ton. Cheers!
Thanks man, got yourself a new subscriber.
This is the 5th post I've seen you demonstrated the information clearly simple ! The others were a waste of time !!
I’ve watched about 100 videos on relays. After watching both this one and the fist one you did on the 4 pin where you turn on the a/c i do not need to watch another. Thanks!
Exactly to the point lots of youtube videos have the 5 pin bought a 4 for a horn setup but other videos made me lose my nerve and you reassured me that I had it right :)
Excellent video and well explained. Thank you!
Thanks, you just set me straight as usual I made it more complicated.
Thanks man, that literally was so easy to understand! Keep em coming!
Thanks, you just explained that very well, I now understand about the 5 pin
Great freaking video man!!! You just fixed what I was stumped on lol!!
cheers mate just what i was looking for 👍✌
Nice video 👍 Love your explanation, very understandable for newbies
Fantastic the way you explained , Thank you.
I watch both ur videos for my son mustang fans his high speed wouldn't work and videos and knowledge help alot keep up the videos bro and show tht chevelle when u done!!!!
Thanks for the Informative tutorial Boss!
So helpful. Watching from philippines.💖
Keep safe always.
Holly crapper!
You made the relay go from a shell game to idiot proof in my minds-eye!
Thanks so much for demystifying the relay and how to hook it up.
Now I get it!!! Thank you for the video 🙏🙏🙏
Thankyou. Exactly what I needed to know.
Man it's exceptionally good
You're chill. I like that.
Peace.
Excellent explanation!
Good info Chris!
perfect explanation! Thank you.
Excellent presentation, communicative description
Excellent explanation, thank you!
cracking up at the shirt analogy...lmao.
I learned something. Thank you
You solved my problem 👊, thanks 😘
Great explanation!
thank you very much...informations very clear
Ive been trying to figure out relays for a boched command start install on a 98 Dodge Ram ..nightmare. Thanks helped alot!
Thank you you helped me so much. Thanks.
Great video!
Well explained ! Thanks !
You sorted me out brother cheers
Dude loved your video, made understanding relay simple
Do you have a video explaining how to read a wires volt and amp
great video dude
I'm trying to power a two speed stock ford fan watching this I believe I can just use a five pin relay. I enjoy this style of seeing this drawn out being an artist it works with my brain.
Well explained. Thank you.
Great video man thank you very much
I learned a lot thank you !
Really easy to understand, tq sir
Thank you very easy to follow 👍
Great explanation.
Thanks man, you helped me
Great job with this video, thanks
Very informative. Thanks
Thanks again I am a big fan brother
Very Good job of explaining using a diagram. What I was looking for is the reason that some relays with 5 pin are stated they are for a 1976 Corvette blower motor when the original was a 4 pin. I received a 5 pin but don't have a high speed on my 1976 Corvette I have been restoring, but the original one was just 4 pin. The single one on the 4 pin is for ground but the 5 pin I received dose not identify ground on the two pins if any. Just wondering if that its the reason of having no high speed blower on it and knowing which pin that ground was suppose to go on if at all. The resister is new and all the other speeds work but high with this 5 pin relay.
Well explained, thanks very much
great video, and explanation
Love the Blue Seas Fuse block. Blue Seas is a high quality company.
You can use a 5 pin relay to over ride a thermostatically controlled fan with a toggle switch as well. I'm sure there are other similar uses, just can't think of any at the moment, but definitely not in place of a 4 pin.
Excellent video you got 10 .
Nice explanation ✅
Very impressed video and nicely explained.Thanks.I am trying to connect a second passenger electric window switch on the drivers side as there isnt one .In my case ,can I use the 5 pin relay to use 87 and 87a for up /down?
Brilliant sir, thank you =]
This was what I have been looking for. I've watched so many youtube videos and they all recommended 5 pin and all I am doing is lights...so I bought 5 pin and have had the toughest time trying to figure out what the darn thing does and why my switches are powered upside down...this video was perfect. The one question I do have that may be answered in the comments, but didn't see it right off the bat, was what do I do with the extra wire now? Do I leave it? do I cut it? Do I cap it? Appreciate your guidance. Thanks again for a great video!!
you have to figure that out just remember 87a stays hot
Very well put
Awesome! Thank you!
Really appreciate the explanation. I have a pop up headlights could you do an explanation of how best to wire them up. I’m not sure if a 4 pin or 5 pin would work best
Very helpful. Thanks
Very good explanation thanks
Based off of this video, and your Automotive fuse explained vid…you’ve got my sub my man. Upper echelon of making Shit dummy proof!!!!
You are the best thanks
I've just wired this up as per my (4 pin ) low beam relay but I've only got one lamp working.. so I understand what you're saying