removing fuel pump relay

[Tyloooor]

took my sled out yesterday to the ice hut....after 3 hours of my sled sitting on the ice, the relay froze and my sled wouldn't start. I knew it was the fuel pump relay (couldn't hear the fuel pump cycling when I turned the key on and flashed code 43) today I'm going to pick up the new 2014 relay

my question is....oh the hell do you get those relays out?? I couldn't get it off on the lake last night to bring the relay in the hut to warm it up. I had to get toed off the lake last night. It was a a sad sad day. First time I've ever been stranded riding a Yamaha

thanks

 

[mathis]

Hot water also does the trick.

 

[judger101]

pee on it. i know you may look stupid, but your sled will start.

 

[RobWarrior]

The guy wants to know how to remove the relay not get it started...piss on it WTF!! It's a pain in the A$$, the easiest way is to take the bumper and nose plastic off and just get things out of the way...it seems like a lot but once you change it out you'll be all set. I bought 2 of the relays and was thinking I'd wait and see if I had a problem then decided to just change it and not worry about it on the trail...glad I did it's not a trail side fix. The other relay is for the guys I ride with...when their's freeze up on one of our trips that relay will be worth at least a nice dinner and a few drinks!!

 

[Tyloooor]

thanks....the new relay (8GN-81950-00-00) doesn't have any moving parts, so it shouldn't freeze up (well I hope)

This is the first I've had an issue- sled has 8000 miles and has been left outside a couple of time...

ps....this is a yamaha- i would never piss on my babe....sleds been nothing but good to me...

 

[toyota4runner]

I always carry a couple extra hot hand packs, the little bags that go in your gloves. If that ever happens you can crack open a hand warmer and put it on any relay you want. Works like a charm.

 

[TurboTime]

I always carry a couple extra hot hand packs, the little bags that go in your gloves. If that ever happens you can crack open a hand warmer and put it on any relay you want. Works like a charm.

X2.....

 

[Sevey]

The new solid red relay came out this fall and I replaced mine to hopefully avoid a future problem.

It definitely is tricky getting it out. I ran my heater on the front end for an hour to warm everything up. I couldnt imagine doing it if things were cold and stiff. It helps to have all the parts and wires warm so they are flexible. That heat was enough to wiggle everything loose. I pulled the relay off its rubber mount, then use your finger nails to pull it apart. Flex the little clips open on the relay that lock it in place and pull it off. More like wiggle and toggle it off.

If your hands are too big, pull the plastic shrouds off like the comment earlier and make your life easier.

Good luck
MS

 

[Lee Rivers]

The hot pack is a great idea , I always have a couple in the bag. When I changed the relay it was quite easy after I removed the plastic plug that holds the relays to the frame and swivelled the bracket out so my hand would fit. Put a rag below the relays to catch the brand new relay before you drop it to the bottom of the belly pan (back to the dealer for a new one ). On my new relay there were no little tabs to lock the relay in so I put some tape around the relay.

 

[Lee Rivers]

The hot pack is a great idea , I always have a couple in the bag. When I changed the relay it was quite easy after I removed the plastic plug that holds the relays to the frame and swivelled the bracket out so my hand would fit. Put a rag below the relays to catch the brand new relay before you drop it to the bottom of the belly pan (back to the dealer for a new one ). On my new relay there were no little tabs to lock the relay in so I put some tape around the relay.