At 15:03 9/27/2000, Bill Davidson wrote:
>So this 'load reduction' relay would be a 'normally closed' relay that
>'opens' the circuit when the igniton switch is sending juice to the starter?
>.... thus shutting off the power users on the load reduction circuit in order
>to supply maximup power to the starter? ... Is that right?

On the '83/'84s the X contact on the ign switch is energized when the
ignition is on but not cranking.  This goes directly to the headlight
switch X contact, and also to a (normally open) relay which energizes the
circuits for wipers, rear window defrost, and heater blower.

Bentley 97.56, tracks 25, 39, 40; 97.59, tracks 89-105

I imagine the other years are similar...

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David Beierl - Providence, RI
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'84 Westy "Dutiful Passage"
'85 GL "Poor Relation"