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Posted by: Headrage Jan 28 2005, 01:57 PM

I was working in the trunk on some rust issues and noticed 2 self tapping screws sticking up from below. This is what I found. I don't think it's supposed to be mounted like this. Where is it supposed to be?

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Posted by: CHAFF Jan 28 2005, 02:02 PM

Looks like a ford solenoid to me

Posted by: scott thacher Jan 28 2005, 02:06 PM

there is no starter relay on a 914, its built in to the starter. that looks like somebody was putting in a hot start relay, if your car starts with out it you can remove it.

Posted by: bondo Jan 28 2005, 05:10 PM

Yeah, that's a ford solenoid. You don't need that much for a hot start relay. Ditch it and get a bosch cube relay with a little screw tab on the top. Then you can bolt it right on to the solenoid with one of the screws that holds it together.

Posted by: SLITS Jan 28 2005, 05:13 PM

That's a cat crap/pisser hot shot shocker....if you had had it hooked up, the cats would have stayed outta the car.

Posted by: Cap'n Krusty Jan 28 2005, 05:53 PM

We've been here just this week. The Bosch relay takes 10v or so to trigger, the Ford one takes down around 7 fior the 12v one and around 3 for the 6v one. I agree the mounting is not optimal. The Cap'n

Posted by: Mueller Jan 28 2005, 05:57 PM

QUOTE (Cap'n Krusty @ Jan 28 2005, 04:53 PM)
We've been here just this week. The Cap'n

yup...that is why I try to read or browse every single thread unless it's totally OT and has no value whatsoever IPB Image

I don't have a /6, yet I still read the treads related to /6 questions......etc...etc..nothing wrong with learning something people

Posted by: bondo Jan 28 2005, 06:37 PM

QUOTE (Cap'n Krusty @ Jan 28 2005, 04:53 PM)
We've been here just this week. The Bosch relay takes 10v or so to trigger, the Ford one takes down around 7 fior the 12v one and around 3 for the 6v one. I agree the mounting is not optimal. The Cap'n

True, but if your voltage is dropping below 10v while cranking, something else is wrong.. And adding a "relay" that draws 4-6 amps won't help things IPB Image

Posted by: DJsRepS Jan 29 2005, 05:44 AM

Loose the FORD parts!! Ouch! Your solenoid is on your starter. If its bad your starter would not engauge the flywheel. You dont need two solenoid's on your car. If the starter is off get it benchchecked and opened up cleaned and inspected Check diagram and wire it the original way. If no go then trouble shoot with the Form's help.

Posted by: Mark Henry Jan 29 2005, 06:30 AM

Yep we just talked about it here

Don't knock it till you have actually tried it.

Posted by: Headrage Jan 29 2005, 11:36 AM

I have a new starter that I got for christmas so I think I'm just going to lose the relay and wire it back up like it's supposed to be and see how that works. Thanks for the info. IPB Image