Electrical issues, pink cover relay

[Czrooster]

98 boxster, strange electrical ticking, intermittent radio, cruise, on off, all fuses are good. Noticed the relay on second row which has pink writing in people photos is missing the cover.

I will start by replacing this. What is it for? Any other ideas on repair?

[Burg Boxster]

sounds more like typical ignition switch going bad...

DIY R&R info here

Part can be obtained at local Audi dealer for $35-50 or online at auto haus az[dot]com (eliminate spaces) for ~ $10 and of course I'm sure at Wayne's Pelican Parts (not sure of price).

Good luck

[Czrooster]

Thanks I will give it a go.

[Czrooster]

The pink relay? What does it do, is it a general all purpose piece?