>  I feel that the circuit should have used a relay in the first place as
> the ignition switch should not have to handle that much current, very
> similar to the situation with the headlight switch.
>

Very good point. I hadn't thought of that. Given VW's poor engineering
choices with the entire headlight circuit, I guess there'd be no reason to
expect any better of the starting circuit. How many amps does the starter
solenoid draw initially? A standard 30A automotive relay ought to be plenty,
eh?

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John Bange
'90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"