Full Version: starter booster fix
when the body shop put my car back together, they could remember how to wire the starter booster. I can not find the wiring diagram. Does any one have a copy or know how to run the wires?
Do you have a Bosch square relay ?
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it's the kit from preformance prod.
Digital camera ?? Can you shoot pics of what you have ??
I'm betting it is really easy... just need to know exactly what you have. I dont sell/install any of the hot start kits... I fix the real problem.
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I'm betting it is really easy... just need to know exactly what you have. I dont sell/install any of the hot start kits... I fix the real problem.
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It's a common problem with the bugs. The Bosch solenoid needs at least 9v to "kick" it, with old wiring that can be a problem. A Ford solenoid only needs about 3v to kick in.
I've used this fix for years and it works flawlessly every time.
(Plus I can install one in about 10min.)
I've used this fix for years and it works flawlessly every time.
(Plus I can install one in about 10min.)
forget the ford seleniod. it too will cease to solve the problem midway on a 600 mile drive at a rest stop in oregon. then the next day, after you push your car to start it, and drive 250 miles without turning it off(so you don't have to ask a stranger to help you push), filling it up with it STILL running, buy a brand spanking NEW starter in california. the hot start issue will fade in your memory and you will start your car with reckless abandon.
kevin
kevin
QUOTE(rhodyguy @ Sep 5 2004, 10:28 AM)
forget the ford seleniod. it too will cease to solve the problem midway on a 600 mile drive at a rest stop in oregon.
There are two different problems, hot start or low voltage to the solenoid. The ford solenoid does NOT help with hot start, only low voltage. You didn’t say which fix you needed.
BTW, I don't know if low voltage is a common problem with the 914, but it is with the bugs.
As far as a reliability issue I’ve only had the one in my bug since 1991. The only issue I’ve ever had is when I first installed it, I had too much strain on one wire and it broke at the connector. I’ve never even looked at my starter since then…so say 6 to 8000miles/yr, that’s at least around 75,000 trouble free miles.
I also have a good dozen or more in customer’s cars, some since the mid ‘90’s, never had to fix one yet.
But maybe I just have horseshoes up my butt.
BFH......when ya get tired of banging on it, get a new solenoid....
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