Relay fuse cost $70?

[Ruriimasu]

1 of my relay fuses was found to have blown up. The workshop (which I had never been to before) charged me $70 for it. Labour inclusive, just like to know whether that was a reasonable price so I know whether I can go back to them in future. Thanks!

[Joemit7850]

1 of my relay fuses was found to have blown up. The workshop (which I had never been to before) charged me $70 for it. Labour inclusive, just like to know whether that was a reasonable price so I know whether I can go back to them in future. Thanks!

i don't know what is relay fuse but i know fuse are very cheap

i went to workshop in kaki bukit to change 1 fuse charge me $5 dollar , i went to autobac and bought the same fuse for spare at $5 for 5 fuse, autobac have all kind of fuse in different Amp, very cheap

 

70 dollar might be over-charge

[Dafansu]

I believe there's few type of relay. I changed my aircon relay fuse before at a air-con shop, including installation will be $30

[5936]

Relay and fuse are different items.

 

Most circuits use the normal 20A rating relays are only a few dollars. Give it a $20 for the branded one.

Some times relays are included in the packages for horns, amplifier, and lighting ballast kits, etc.

For the higher amphere ratings, it will cost more.

 

So I think the bill may be high side on labour.

Edited June 29, 2012 by 5936

[Ruriimasu]

its the bigger one.. for tail and front small lights to be specific. i know fuses are cheap and he did troubleshoot to find the exact problem. so give and take, inclusive of labour, this price reasonable or not? i will not bitch if that is high, just want to know if they are a workshop which I can go back to in future. thanks!

Edited June 29, 2012 by Ruriimasu

[5936]

This are relay is not fuse. There are different things.

 

Fuse for circuit safeguard.

 

Relays are like 'magnetic switches' to turn on/off high current drawing circuits.

 

Agreed, Sometimes it's just paying for peace of mind, and solving problem faster.

 

The price is high, but not extreme.

 

keep ithem as KIV, dont cut the rope yet.

[Kb27]

You can get a 20A automotive relay for $5 at a parts store.

That's more than enough even for a 60W headlight, which draw about 5A.

 

Unless you get "customized" relay which may costs a bit more.

 

You pay some $ for labour, but $70 is stretching it a bit too far.

[Ayie88]

Hahaha.

Just change mine at JB for 20rm.

Have the same problem like yours

When on headlight, dashboard light, odo meter light brake light not working..

U kena chop Liow!!!

[Arixlim]

the driver handbook got relay fuse diagram, then u can open the location, for mine is the handglove box behind...$70 is a ...i gonna slap the person...erm..or put this in my black book...i recently changed a headlamp bulb 30rm already make me mad..and its original..or he just change fuse only ...so fast... haiz...shld have hands on myself...workshop always smile cos u willing to be chop so they stay courteous to prevent u to say no...

[Kopites]

I believe there's few type of relay. I changed my aircon relay fuse before at a air-con shop, including installation will be $30

 

 

Nod Nod..is it shape like a square square with two pin attached. Just plug it in? If that is the case cost me $45 for one pcs at one of the Alex A/con WS.

 

Btw my only hot air churning out. According to that WS guy my fuel blown. so must change. I was like ok...before i can even get to the nearer chair..it done. $45 for plug in the new one.

Edited June 29, 2012 by Kopites

[Aaron_soh80]

Hahaha.

Just change mine at JB for 20rm.

Have the same problem like yours

When on headlight, dashboard light, odo meter light brake light not working..

U kena chop Liow!!!

 

 

JB do? prb will keep coming back de..

[C-K]

JB do? prb will keep coming back de..

I used to have fuse relay problem too (aircon not cold) and got the problem fixed in JB for like RM30.

 

It's been 3 years so far.. no problem whatsoever.

[Tigershark1976]

I think the workshop is charging labour cost for troubleshooting as well....

 

Thats Y my WS told me they dont like to do troubleshooting work that is too complicated. My customer complained to be that his civic have some weird sound when travelling at certain speed. I brought him to my workshop and the boss test drive the car and told him to bear with it. He didnt charge a single cents for the troubleshooting....

 

When the customer left, I ask the boss, why didn't he took the business. he ask me a question... if he spend a whole day troubleshoot and found that its just a bolt or nut that's loose... how much is he suppose to charge? $5 or $$300?? if he charge $5, who is going to pay for his 1 man day cost? if he were to charge $300, how is he gg to explain to the customer that what he did was just to tighten a bolt for the $300 charges??

Edited June 30, 2012 by Tigershark1976

[Seaweed]

which is your WS??...looks to be a honest guy...

[Ruriimasu]

ok ok.. thanks guys for your inputs. i have a good idea now. btw, any good, honest workshop to recommend for general repairs in paya ubi ind or the nearby 3020 blks? i live in ubi so will like to go to a nearby one in future if there is a need.

[Caravan]

Troubleshooting and diagnosis is a skill not every mechanic has. Especially if the offending part is well hidden from sight. If you go AD, they will charge you by the hour just for finding out the problem.

It's like seeing a doctor or lawyer, too bad the mechanic's skill is not so highly recognised.

[Ayie88]

ok ok.. thanks guys for your inputs. i have a good idea now. btw, any good, honest workshop to recommend for general repairs in paya ubi ind or the nearby 3020 blks? i live in ubi so will like to go to a nearby one in future if there is a need.

Bro since ur car is a proton,

Why don't u go to Jb and fixed.

Much cheaper wAy much cheaper than here.

The only hassle is timing and jam at the causeway, but treat it as a short getaway..

Btw what's is ur ride??

[Yeobh]

Edited July 1, 2012 by Yeobh