[Spridgets] halogen

David Lieb dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com
Mon Jun 25 07:27:16 MDT 2007


> A starter solenoid is a relay.  Why it is called a solenoid instead of a
> relay, who knows?  Maybe because some starters have a combo relay/solenoid
> that both makes the electrical connection and moves the starter gear into
> mesh.  But a relay just lets a small current control a big current device.
> Some cars have a remote mechanical starter switch, which isn't a relay.

derF,
Very true. Bugeyes happen to fall into the category of "cars that have a 
remote mechanical starter switch", which is why I did not mention that 
relay.
David 


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