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If it is a light emitting diode it is there to let you know that the relay is energized.

In my experience, when a DC current is removed from a coil, the polarity of the magnetic field reverses and if it weren't for the diode, the relay would "chatter".

The diode polarity is oppsite of the actuating voltage.

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