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Subject:Re: starter relay
From:Larry Alofs
Date:Tue, 9 Mar 2004 21:59:13 -0600

The relay it is used when the voltage/current from the ignition switch
is too low to activate the solenoid.  If the starter is making noise and
turning at all, the relay will not help you.  In that case, you either
have a mechanical problem making it difficult for the starter to turn,
or a poor cable connection from the battery to the starter or bad ground
at the battery or between the engine/transmission and the body.
Didja get that DVM yet? :-)

Larry A.

Warren.K.Lail-1 wrote:
> Put my new starter in today.  Guess what, it drags
> and acts like the battery is dead, but it is not.
>
> I'm assuming I have a low voltage problem that can
> be solved with a starter relay.  Should I go with
> Bosch 0 332 014 150 (a 30 amp model).  If so, which
> wires do I connect where?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Warren Lail
> 88 Westy "Billy Bones"
> 87 GL "Long John"
>