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Standard Ignition RY-574 Engine Air Intake Heater Relay
| Brand | Standard Ignition RY-574 |
|---|---|
| Amperage Rating | 40 A |
| Connector Gender | Male |
| Connector Shape | Rectangular |
| Contents | Relay |
| Continuous Duty | No |
| Functions | Accessory Relay |
| Mounting Bracket(s) Included | No |
| Terminal Gender | Male |
| Terminal Type | Blade |
| Voltage | 12 |
| Fits | Volkswagen · 8 vehicles |
40-amp relay. Handles demanding accessory relay applications with dependable switching capacity.
12-volt operation. Built for standard electrical systems with a 4-terminal blade design.
Rectangular male connector for straightforward relay replacement.
Cross-references Gates 20226, Standard Ignition RY-574 and 171906383 for the same application. See all 5.
Engine Air Intake Heater Relay for Volkswagen
Standard Ignition RY-574 is a 12-volt engine air intake heater relay built for fuel injection system and related applications. It uses a 4-pin rectangular male connector with blade terminals and a 40 amp amperage rating for direct electrical control in the intake heater circuit.
Key Features
- Engine air intake heater relay / accessory relay function
- 12-volt electrical system application
- 40 amp amperage rating
- 4-terminal, 4-connector rectangular male design
- Blade terminal type for straightforward circuit connection
- Standard Ignition RY-574 replacement part number
Detailed Description
Standard Ignition RY-574 is an engine air intake heater relay used in Volkswagen Golf and Volkswagen Jetta applications from 1993 through 1996. This relay helps manage electrical switching for the intake heater circuit, supporting proper current flow through the vehicle’s fuel injection system and related components. The compact rectangular housing, male connector layout, and 12-volt specification make it a direct-fit electrical service part for the listed vehicles. This part number, RY-574, is also referenced under common interchange numbers used in the same application.
This part cross-references Gates 20226 for the same application.
What It Helps Address
- No relay response in the intake heater circuit
- Intermittent electrical switching in the air intake heater system
- Hard starting conditions related to intake heater control
- Electrical faults caused by worn relay contacts
- Loss of proper current delivery to the heater circuit
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify connector shape, terminal count, and voltage before installation. Confirm the relay location and wiring condition on the vehicle, and inspect the surrounding terminals for corrosion, heat damage, or loose fitment. Fits 1993-1996 Volkswagen Golf, N/A. Fits 1993-1996 Volkswagen Jetta, N/A. Standard Ignition RY-574 should be matched to the original relay configuration for the listed Volkswagen applications.
Quality Assurance
Standard Ignition is a recognized aftermarket source for electrical and engine management components. RY-574 is built to the listed electrical and connector specifications for the confirmed Volkswagen fitment.
| Year | Make | Model | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Volkswagen | Golf | N/A | — |
| 1996 | Volkswagen | Jetta | N/A | — |
| 1995 | Volkswagen | Golf | N/A | — |
| 1995 | Volkswagen | Jetta | N/A | — |
| 1994 | Volkswagen | Golf | N/A | — |
| 1994 | Volkswagen | Jetta | N/A | — |
| 1993 | Volkswagen | Golf | N/A | — |
| 1993 | Volkswagen | Jetta | N/A | — |
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