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| 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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| Bartlett 914 |
Jul 26 2012, 11:42 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,216 Joined: 30-August 05 From: South Elgin IL Member No.: 4,707 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
A solenoid pulls a lot of current. This can put a strain on the ignition switch. Adding another solenoid doesn't really solve this. You can use a small relay with contacts that can handle the stock solenoid. These are commonly available at your FLAPS. These will have low current coils (good for the ignition switch) and contacts that will work your solenoid. Should the relay fail, it is very easy to go back to stock. While true that there may be other problems, I use a relay as a preventative measure.
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Jesco Reient Remote starter solenoid Jul 26 2012, 10:26 AM
SirAndy or is this a band aid fix for something worse?
I... Jul 26 2012, 11:00 AM The Cabinetmaker Its a band aid for dirty grounds, corroded wires, ... Jul 26 2012, 11:01 AM Tom The 914 has a long start circuit with many connect... Jul 26 2012, 12:56 PM
Jesco Reient
Where in western Washington are you? There a... Jul 26 2012, 03:57 PM The Cabinetmaker Yep, I used the wrong terminolgy. Should have said... Jul 26 2012, 01:38 PM Jesco Reient Thank you to everybody, I have removed the starter... Jul 26 2012, 03:59 PM Tom If your 12 pin harness is bad, someone local may h... Jul 26 2012, 05:11 PM lester7410 I have been told to install a ford starter relay t... Oct 1 2012, 05:52 PM SLITS Depends on which Ford solenoid you got. If it has... Oct 1 2012, 06:04 PM lester7410
Depends on which Ford solenoid you got. If it ha... Oct 1 2012, 10:09 PM ClayPerrine
Oh, and disconnect the positive lead on the batte... Oct 2 2012, 06:22 PM PanelBilly I'm always willing to come by and drink your b... Oct 1 2012, 06:49 PM Jeff Bowlsby Keep knockin' 'em back Billy if thats what... Oct 1 2012, 06:54 PM KELTY360 Ford Starter solenoid wiring
Read this thread fo... Oct 1 2012, 07:03 PM 76-914 Check out this thread. Mark has a hand drawn wirin... Oct 2 2012, 06:53 PM |
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