Standard Ignition RY-144 Automatic Choke Heater Control Relay

Automatic Choke Heater Relay Overview

Standard Ignition RY-144 is a 12-volt automatic choke heater control relay built for underhood electrical service. It uses a 3-terminal, male blade connection with a rectangular connector shape and a 10 amp amperage rating for direct relay replacement in supported applications.

Compatible With Chevrolet Caprice, Camaro, Celebrity, Corvette, Impala, and Pontiac Firebird, Bonneville, Grand Prix, Tempest applications where this relay is specified. Standard Ignition RY-144 also cross-references Gates 19967 for the same application.

Key Features

• 12-volt relay for automatic choke heater control and related relay functions
• 10 amp amperage rating
• 3-terminal male blade design with rectangular connector
• Male connector and terminal layout for specified vehicle harnesses
• Composite housing for resistance to heat and severe underhood conditions
• Brass or copper contacts where specified for wear resistance
• Manufactured under TS16949 and ISO9001 certified quality systems

Detailed Description

Standard Ignition RY-144 is an OE-style relay for vehicles that require a 12-volt automatic choke heater control relay or listed running light relay function. The relay is built with durable composite housing materials to handle elevated temperatures and demanding engine-bay conditions, while specified brass or copper contacts support long-term electrical performance. Standard Ignition maintains quality control from component sourcing through final assembly, and this part is produced to stringent manufacturing requirements. This part number, RY-144, is used across a wide range of late-1970s through late-1980s GM applications, including Chevrolet Caprice and Camaro as well as Pontiac Firebird and Bonneville.

What It Helps Fix

• Intermittent or inoperative choke heater relay operation
• Electrical switching issues in the relay circuit
• Heat-related relay housing deterioration
• Connector wear at the 3-terminal blade interface
• Vehicle starting or drivability concerns tied to relay failure

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the connector style, terminal count, voltage, and amperage rating before installation. Confirm the vehicle application against the fitment list for your Chevrolet Caprice, Camaro, Celebrity, Corvette, Impala, or Pontiac Firebird, Bonneville, Grand Prix, and Tempest. Some listed applications include notes such as on-water-pump placement or Canada Emissions equipment, so match the original relay location and vehicle configuration before replacement. RY-144 uses a male 3-terminal blade connection and does not include a mounting bracket.

Quality Assurance

Standard Ignition manufactures this relay under TS16949 and ISO9001 certified processes with quality control maintained throughout production. The brand’s OE ignition background and controlled manufacturing standards support consistent part-to-vehicle matching for the specified applications.