Remote starter solenoid, Good, bad or ugly? |
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Remote starter solenoid, Good, bad or ugly? |
Jesco Reient |
Jul 26 2012, 10:26 AM
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Ok so I've spent another lovely day working on the 914, The harness from the relay has some bad wiring in it. So I'm taking it out to replace it. I get to the starter and there is a Ford starter solenoid remote mounted where it is fairly easy to reach from underneath the car. Now I know this is not factory, but is this a common modification that some people think is a good idea? or is this a band aid fix for something worse?
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TheCabinetmaker |
Jul 26 2012, 11:01 AM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,301 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
Its a band aid for dirty grounds, corroded wires, and bad connections. That said, its sometimes the quicker, easier, cheaper fix. Cleaning those grounds and finding the real problem can be both time consuming, and expensive if your paying some one to do it. Its not a bad fix. The ford solenoid works with much less voltage than the bosch.
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