Monte,
The relay in your harness is probably not capable of carrying the load of
your starter motor. Most automotive relays are rated 30 amps or less and
your starter solenoid should carry 100-200 amps or more to actually power
the starter motor. That being the case you will need to connect the relay
to the solenoid not the starter. In the case that you have a modern starter
it may have a built in solenoid and you could use the relay in your harness
to activate the built in solenoid.
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From: <cmlove@knology.net>
To: <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, May 07, 2013 8:52 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] Starter circuit question
I have a new after market wiring harness which has a starter relay on the
fuse panel. Do I still need the starter solenoid/relay that is mounted on
the firewall, also? Are they performing the same function? I'm confused. Any
thoughts? Thanks
Monty Love
Lost in Alabama
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