{"product_id":"vintage-hella-rwbg-96f-direction-and-hazard-flasher-relay-12v-2-18w-3w","title":"Vintage HELLA RWBG 96F Direction and Hazard Flasher Relay – 12V 2×18W + 3W","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal used HELLA direction-indicator and hazard-warning flasher relay for classic vehicles with a 12-volt electrical system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe relay is marked \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRWBG\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, an abbreviation for the German term \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRichtungs-Warnblinkgeber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It controls the flashing cycle of the direction indicators and, depending on the vehicle’s wiring system, the hazard-warning lights.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe electrical rating is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2×18W + 3W – 12V\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, indicating a circuit with two 18-watt indicator bulbs and an additional 3-watt dashboard warning lamp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe housing is marked \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHELLA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Germany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRWBG 96F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNicht werfen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. A blue \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2710\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e marking is also visible, but this has not been conclusively identified and may be a production, batch or inventory code.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo BMW logo or BMW catalogue number is visible. The exact BMW application could therefore not be confirmed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct: Direction-indicator and hazard-warning flasher relay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlternative description: Turn-signal flasher unit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGerman description: Richtungs-Warnblinkgeber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer: HELLA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer marking: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRWBG 96F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eElectrical rating: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2×18W + 3W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOperating voltage: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12V\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElectrical operation: Load-dependent flasher mechanism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConnections: Two blade terminals visible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTerminal designations: Not visible in the photographs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry of manufacture: Germany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHousing colour: Grey\/cream\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAdditional marking: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2710\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Used\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTesting status: Not function-tested\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuantity: One\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVehicle compatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo reliable BMW catalogue cross-reference has been found for the exact \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHELLA RWBG 96F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e marking shown on this relay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis component must therefore not be considered a confirmed direct-fit relay for a particular BMW model. It may have been used as an original or period replacement component in various European vehicles equipped with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 12-volt electrical system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo 18-watt indicator bulbs per operating circuit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 3-watt dashboard warning lamp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA matching two-terminal relay connection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA compatible direction-indicator and hazard-warning circuit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBMW used several different flasher-relay designs during the 1960s and 1970s. Selected BMW Neue Klasse and early 02 Series models used a separate 12V turn-signal relay, but their catalogue-listed relay and known replacement versions differ from this HELLA unit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConsequently, compatibility with the following BMW series is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot confirmed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBMW Neue Klasse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBMW 02 Series \/ Type 114 \/ E10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBMW E3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBMW E9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBMW E12\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBMW classic motorcycles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnly purchase this relay for a BMW when the original component has the same \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHELLA RWBG 96F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e identification, the same \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2×18W + 3W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rating and an identical terminal arrangement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis relay should not automatically be used with 21-watt indicator bulbs, LED indicators or a different terminal configuration. An incorrect electrical load may result in an incorrect flashing frequency or failure to operate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBMW and casting numbers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRWBG 96F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – HELLA type marking visible on the housing\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2×18W + 3W – 12V\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Electrical specification\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2710\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Blue production, batch or inventory marking; exact meaning unconfirmed\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e61311353779\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Early BMW 12V turn-signal relay used on selected Neue Klasse and 02 Series models; not confirmed as the BMW number for this component\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e61311351608\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Later BMW flasher relay used on various classic BMW models; not the same identifiable relay\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBMW catalogue number for the photographed relay: Not confirmed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo separate HELLA long-format article number or BMW part number is visible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an original used HELLA electrical component with visible age- and use-related wear, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirt and storage marks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscolouration of the housing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurface staining\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScratches and general cosmetic wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOxidation and discolouration on the blade terminals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWear consistent with an original vintage electrical component\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe relay has not been electrically or function-tested. The internal flasher mechanism, switching frequency and reliability are therefore unknown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause this is an old load-dependent electrical component, inspection and bench testing are strongly recommended before installation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne original HELLA RWBG 96F flasher relay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplied exactly as shown in the photographs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo relay socket, wiring, mounting bracket, bulbs, switches or other electrical components are included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstallation recommendation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore installation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConfirm that the vehicle uses a 12-volt electrical system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheck that the indicator circuit uses 18-watt bulbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConfirm the required 3-watt dashboard warning-lamp circuit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompare the number, position and orientation of the terminals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdentify the terminal functions before connecting the relay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspect and clean the blade terminals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBench-test the relay using a fused electrical supply and the correct load\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheck the flashing frequency before using the vehicle on public roads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not connect the relay based solely on its housing shape. Incorrect wiring or an unsuitable bulb load could damage the relay or vehicle wiring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstallation and testing should preferably be carried out by someone familiar with classic automotive electrical systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLocation: 201\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tayushi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57444340728183,"sku":null,"price":14.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/3704\/2551\/files\/55BD76A3-FCEB-4111-A512-F3B1734F2122_1_105_c.jpg?v=1788871368","url":"https:\/\/www.tayushi.com\/products\/vintage-hella-rwbg-96f-direction-and-hazard-flasher-relay-12v-2-18w-3w","provider":"Tayushi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}