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Don't want to argue risks benefits of OEM boxes versus aftermarket. I have both AND a spare.
Noticed reading about the topic corrosion within the boxes leading to the failures (albeit rare).
The boxes themselves seem well built and well sealed with most likely water entry points being at 'top' connector from engine to box.
My impression is this is not related to 'direct' water leaking in from connector point or immersion but more likely condensation?
With similar electrical relays in similar boxes for other applications, I've heard this described as 'pumping' in regarding the heating up and cooling down of components in closed space. Unless hermetically sealed enough moisture/humid air enters and ultimately starts condensing on surfaces. In other applications these boxes can have a 'vent' to allow for more free exchange of air and drying out.
Would like to hear other opinions or knowledge on this and ask the question........any point to installing a 'vent' at the bottom of the box?? Something that could be capped off when fording (rarely) but most of time would remain open to allow for the box the 'breathe"?
Separately is there a thread that specifically covers all the functions of the box? I've read over 10 threads dealing describing much of this, ie glow plug control, starter lockout, etc. I've seen the schematics as well.
Would love to see a bullet point list of specifically the thing these boxes do (most recent ones especially)..........compared to if you simply used one of the aftermarket boxes. My understanding is the aftermarket boxes (good or bad) essentially gives pushbutton glow plug control and starter relay control but otherwise bypasses everything else. Trying to understand exactly what is being lost.
Noticed reading about the topic corrosion within the boxes leading to the failures (albeit rare).
The boxes themselves seem well built and well sealed with most likely water entry points being at 'top' connector from engine to box.
My impression is this is not related to 'direct' water leaking in from connector point or immersion but more likely condensation?
With similar electrical relays in similar boxes for other applications, I've heard this described as 'pumping' in regarding the heating up and cooling down of components in closed space. Unless hermetically sealed enough moisture/humid air enters and ultimately starts condensing on surfaces. In other applications these boxes can have a 'vent' to allow for more free exchange of air and drying out.
Would like to hear other opinions or knowledge on this and ask the question........any point to installing a 'vent' at the bottom of the box?? Something that could be capped off when fording (rarely) but most of time would remain open to allow for the box the 'breathe"?
Separately is there a thread that specifically covers all the functions of the box? I've read over 10 threads dealing describing much of this, ie glow plug control, starter lockout, etc. I've seen the schematics as well.
Would love to see a bullet point list of specifically the thing these boxes do (most recent ones especially)..........compared to if you simply used one of the aftermarket boxes. My understanding is the aftermarket boxes (good or bad) essentially gives pushbutton glow plug control and starter relay control but otherwise bypasses everything else. Trying to understand exactly what is being lost.
