Ducati relays....advice, please.

[skiandclimb]

So, I have had continual problems with the pump relay (the yellow one) on my 1999 996.  Seems every time it gets wet, the thing acts possessed. I pulled the relay, removed the top, and lo and behold- it was corroded worse than anything I have ever seen.  After liberal WD40 and an old toothbrush, I was able to get it unstuck. I put it back on and it ran like a charm.

I wanted to grab a replacement, and pulled the relay back off, taking it to my local auto parts store.  They had a relay that matched exactly....all the male pins were in the right spot, as were all the electrical ratings per plug.  Nine bucks later, I thought I had scored big time.  I took it home and put it on the bike, and....nothing.  nada- zilch.  What looked to be an exact replacement turned out to not work whatsoever.  So, what gives?  Is there an aftermarket source for these relays?  Or am I just better off calling Ducati Omaha or buying from my local dealer?  Also, I didn't check with them- what does Ducati charge for these little gems?

Any advice is appreciated.

Cheers,

Ski

[backMARKr]

what does Ducati charge for these little gems?

I am guessing lots and lots and lots.....



BTW Chris...my post count on the WERA board is 748....

[skiandclimb]

HA!  I told you, you were a Duc lover!  BTW, you are well on your way to 1098 here...lol

[123user]

Yep, that whole dual-relay harness setup is completely stupid!  Ducati really had their heads up their A$$ on this.

You're in STL right?  I live in the JeffCoMO and  I'm pretty sure I have a couple of "good" ones lying around.  PM me and we'll figure out how to get them to you.   Just be prepared to repeat this exercise again in "the future".

[skiandclimb]

You're in STL right?  I live in the JeffCoMO and  I'm pretty sure I have a couple of "good" ones lying around.  PM me and we'll figure out how to get them to you.  

First of all- THANK YOU.  I'll send you a PM ASAP.
Secondly- Do we know each other????

[backMARKr]

HA!  I told you, you were a Duc lover!  BTW, you are well on your way to 1098 here...lol

I WOULD have to sell Tim's SV...and mine, and the #3 SV ( and the 750 and Tim's 600 , the box truck, etc --- that might cover a third ).

[duckracer996]

Well I could sell you my 1098 so I could buy an 1198....Oh wait that happened with my 996. Dissregard!

[skiandclimb]

Well I could sell you my 1098 so I could buy an 1198....Oh wait that happened with my 996. Dissregard!

Randy- what year should I look for on that voltage regulator?????