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Subject:Re: Dumb Question - Remote Start Switch
From:JRodgers
Date:Sat, 21 Jun 2014 21:23:10 -0500

Larry, thanks.

I think I'm going to bring a permanent wire out from the solenoid into
the engine bay and tie it off so I don't have to go through this again.

John

On 6/21/2014 5:02 PM, Larry Alofs wrote:
> John,
>    This depends to some extent on whether you want this to be permanent
> or temporary.  Basically the spade terminal on the starter solenoid
> needs +12V to activate the solenoid and starter.  The +12v can be found
> on the large terminal nearby, of course, but also on the large terminal
> on the alternator, or perhaps even in the black box at the front left
> corner of the engine compartment.
>    Some starter solenoids have a double spade terminal which makes
> things easier.  If not, you can disconnect the wire from the ignition
> switch if you want a temporary connection for your remote.  You may also
> be able to just slide it back a little if you are using a small
> alligator clip.  You can buy a one to two splitter for the spade
> terminal which may come in handy.
>     Of course it's not easy to reach or even see this terminal.  You may
> be able to reach it from the engine compartment depending perhaps on
> whether you have a MT or AT and how much stuff is in the way.   :-)
>
> Good luck,
> Larry A.
>
>
>
> On Sat, Jun 21, 2014 at 2:58 PM, JRodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com
> <mailto:jrodgers113@gmail.com>> wrote:
>
>     Need to do a remote start - so how does a two wire remote switch
>     hook up?
>
>     Thanks,
>
>     John
>
>