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Bill <billnomailnospamx@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:7csl6sF27qt4fU1@mid.individual.net...
> Why is this stuff a secret???
>
> Where can I find data sheets or specifications for automotive parts such
as
> relays and switches? (Amperage ratings of contacts, pin and internal
> component diagrams, duty rating of relays - continuous duty, etc.)
>
> All the usual things provided by everybody else in the electrical world!
>
> But this information is not anywhere on the internet and the only thing on
> the product packaging is a part number! No ratings are on the devices
> either! Just a part number...
>
> Or is there an automotive parts manufacturer who provides this basic
> information on their web site?
>
> Example of a relay data sheet from the non-automotive world...
> http://www.magnecraft.com/library/section8/105A_49.pdf
>
>


Putting my conspiracy hat on.
In Europe , defense /medical /aero-space manufacturers , have a derogation
allowing the continued use of leaded solder/components, but AFAIK not
automotive industry.
They all know that to allow lead-free with heat and vibration of a car then
they will hardly get out of the factory before solder joints start to fail -
so they keep quiet about continuing to use leaded "tinning" of components
and leaded solder?


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