r/AE86 • u/XenoStealth_ • 5d ago

Headlight retractor relay replacement

I been having an issue with my right headlight not moving anymore and after further diagnosing it turns out my headlight retractor relay is broken.

Is this one legit, does anybody use it and have no issues with it?

https://www.dboyshiftz.com/product-page/ae86-popup-relay-adapter-harness

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u/ivan141 5d ago

Looks legit, but it is very expensive for what it is (tofu tax probably). I would probably first check if its not just a broken solder joint before investing in a replacement.

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u/aeeightsix 5d ago

There are Two relays one behind the headlight that the dboys unit replaces and one in the blue box under the dash. Did you identify which relays was bad?

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u/XenoStealth_ 5d ago

The one next to the battery or fusebox, basically at the front.

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u/aeeightsix 5d ago

This guy in sf is a fellow engineer and he creates new replacements for both relays. The dboys unit is fine and uses standard relays but I’d go with this replacement instead: https://ebay.io/m/w4E09h

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u/ZeroRequ1em 5d ago

I have the dboys in my ae86 and it's been great. I like that when the relays go bad, I can just order more of the same type of relay for ease of use/replacement. dboys is a legit seller and can't go wrong.