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Like other automotive relays, a 5V automotive relay consists of a coil, which is energized by the vehicle's electrical system, and a set of contacts, which open or close when the coil is energized. When the contacts are closed, they allow current to flow through the relay and power the accessory or system that the relay is connected to. When the coil is de-energized, the contacts open and the current flow is interrupted.