At 23:23 6/24/2000, Bill Davidson wrote:
>David,
>I don't mean the actuator wire is getting physically hot... All I mean by
>the word 'hot' is that it obviously has current when the starting process is
>going on (otherwise the  relay wouldn't open). Nothing seems to be
>malfunctioning... other than that the relay closes during the starting
>process... if that is malfunctioning.
>Sorry for the confusion.... WORDS!

Ah so... <g> -- my first thought is that your relay is more sensitive than
the original, and is engaging when the other would not.  When I get a
chance I'll monitor the D+ line while cranking and see what's happening
with mine -- I'm quite sure it's not engaging while I crank, but only after
I rev the engine to the point where the regulator kicks in and starts
charging (1000 rpm prox).

d
David Beierl - Providence, RI
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