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Subject:Re: Starter Engages When Revving Engine
From:Mark Drillock
Date:Tue, 31 Jul 2007 09:01:43 -0700

Either wire unplugged will solve the starter problem. As long as the
relay is not needed for anything you can just leave which ever of the 2
smaller wires off. If it is needed, do what I first suggested with a new
short wire to replace the red/black connection for the relay coil ground.

Mark

Miguel Pacheco wrote:
> Mark, I looked under the seat this morning and there sat the relay. I did as
> you suggested (pulled the small red/blk wire) and no more juice to the
> solenoid when revving!! So, fantastic! Now, in your second post, you mention
> pulling the blue wire. I have pulled both, one at a time, and tested, with
> the same result, no juice to solenoid. Now my question is, which do I leave
> removed, the blue or the red/blk? Thanks!! Miguel
>