I have my dash apart and found evidence of heat damage on the relay socket (green/red wire) The lights work, but I am wondering if I should replace the socket while I have ready access. If so, what is the best source for one where I could unplug and replug the factory wires? Also, what causes it to get so hot?
thanks

You need to replace the terminal, not the plastic housing. Just nibble away the plastic housing where it is charred, cut off the terminal as far back as you can without having to splice more length in, and put a new terminal on the wire. The cause is invisible oxidation which increases the contact resistance which in turn generates heat, relaxing the spring contact force, causing further oxidation, and completing the tail-chasing cycle.

If you really want to put a new housing around the terminals, check davebarton.com for relay socket housings and I'm sure he will have terminals and crimpers.

Excuse the pics of the much easier job this was when this relay was located under your feet instead of behind the center vents.




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Art Benstein near Baltimore

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