Relay Box 1997??

Cougarbird · 11-06-2009, 06:35 AM

My 1997 TBirds a/c compressor is not getting power, technician says its a bad relay in the box just in front of the air box-he says the box is basicly sealed and the entire thing needs to be replaced-(also says it has relays for other stuff besides the a/c.......his cost is $187. for this box new from Ford.....should I chance a used one? is this a good price for new?? any suggestions?

Rob · 11-06-2009, 07:31 AM

I would chance a used one. You can also take it apart and replace the relays yourself if you are handy! Someone posted a website to get the relays at a LONG time ago.
-Rob

master486 · 11-06-2009, 03:30 PM

I've got one if you need it. You can get "new" ones from RockAuto for around $100.

Cougarbird · 11-06-2009, 08:46 PM

Thanks guys!! So if I were to look towards an aftermarket box what is the exact name that its called?

master486 · 11-06-2009, 09:05 PM

It goes by many names: Constant Control Relay Module (CCRM), Integrated Relay Control Module (IRCM), Body Control Module (BCM), Relay Control Module (RCM)

Cougarbird · 11-07-2009, 06:36 AM

Thanks!!!

11-06-2009, 06:35 AM	#1
Cougarbird 3rd Gear Poster TCCoA Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Palm Bay, Florida Car: 1997 Thunderbird LX Engine: 4.6 Posts: 199	Relay Box 1997?? My 1997 TBirds a/c compressor is not getting power, technician says its a bad relay in the box just in front of the air box-he says the box is basicly sealed and the entire thing needs to be replaced-(also says it has relays for other stuff besides the a/c.......his cost is $187. for this box new from Ford.....should I chance a used one? is this a good price for new?? any suggestions? __________________ Mercedes, Swimming Pool, Sauna, and room for a Pony.

11-06-2009, 07:31 AM	#2
Rob PostWhore Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Hubbard, TX Car: '94 Thunderbird LX Engine: PI Romeo 4.6 Age: 27 Posts: 1,940	I would chance a used one. You can also take it apart and replace the relays yourself if you are handy! Someone posted a website to get the relays at a LONG time ago. -Rob __________________ '94 Amber Fire Pearl Metallic Thunderbird on Bullitts '02 Explorer engine (PI), 90MM LMAF, 3.73TL, Marauder TC, no cats Magnaflow muffler with X 3" tailpipe!! Inject tech chip, Jmod. Urethane drivers motor mount. HIDs 14.56@90.54MPH 97 Cougar 4.6! Beautiful car with 386,000! It's Alive and running great!!

11-06-2009, 03:30 PM	#3
master486 22% more displacement, 100% more power *Membership Expired* Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: So Cal Car: 1996 Thunderbird LX Engine: 283.91 CID Age: 22 Posts: 4,478 View Photo Gallery master486's Arcade Awards Spellbound	I've got one if you need it. You can get "new" ones from RockAuto for around $100. __________________ --Chris *1996 Thunderbird LX (Daily Driver): 4.6L Swap, NPI Block 0.020" Over, Ported PI Heads, PI Intake, '02 GT MAF, Braincoated Ported Exhaust Manifolds, BC-Automotive Stage II Trans, DirtyDog 9.5" 3800 Stall Billet Torque Converter, 3.5" Aluminum Driveshaft, 3.27 Trac-Lok, Hayden Trans Cooler, Rear Disc Swap, 190 lph Fuel Pump, Flowmaster Cat-back, & a Griffin Aluminum Radiator. Tuned by me with the SCT PRP. 1995 Thunderbird SC 5-Speed: FOR SALE* Huge Parts Sale!! Click HERE In SoCal and need your car fixed? CLICK!!!

11-06-2009, 08:46 PM	#4
Cougarbird 3rd Gear Poster TCCoA Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Palm Bay, Florida Car: 1997 Thunderbird LX Engine: 4.6 Posts: 199	Thanks guys!! So if I were to look towards an aftermarket box what is the exact name that its called? __________________ Mercedes, Swimming Pool, Sauna, and room for a Pony.

11-06-2009, 09:05 PM	#5
master486 22% more displacement, 100% more power *Membership Expired* Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: So Cal Car: 1996 Thunderbird LX Engine: 283.91 CID Age: 22 Posts: 4,478 View Photo Gallery master486's Arcade Awards Spellbound	It goes by many names: Constant Control Relay Module (CCRM), Integrated Relay Control Module (IRCM), Body Control Module (BCM), Relay Control Module (RCM) __________________ --Chris *1996 Thunderbird LX (Daily Driver): 4.6L Swap, NPI Block 0.020" Over, Ported PI Heads, PI Intake, '02 GT MAF, Braincoated Ported Exhaust Manifolds, BC-Automotive Stage II Trans, DirtyDog 9.5" 3800 Stall Billet Torque Converter, 3.5" Aluminum Driveshaft, 3.27 Trac-Lok, Hayden Trans Cooler, Rear Disc Swap, 190 lph Fuel Pump, Flowmaster Cat-back, & a Griffin Aluminum Radiator. Tuned by me with the SCT PRP. 1995 Thunderbird SC 5-Speed: FOR SALE* Huge Parts Sale!! Click HERE In SoCal and need your car fixed? CLICK!!!

11-07-2009, 06:36 AM	#6
Cougarbird 3rd Gear Poster TCCoA Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Palm Bay, Florida Car: 1997 Thunderbird LX Engine: 4.6 Posts: 199	Thanks!!! __________________ Mercedes, Swimming Pool, Sauna, and room for a Pony.

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