[Healeys] Adding a starter relay question

[Michael Salter]

Hi Lin,
Not quite sure what you are trying to achieve with a starter relay.
The starter solenoid is in of itself a relay for the starter motor.
Installing a relay to power the solenoid directly rather than all the
current (probably less than 1 amp) going through the START button seems
like unnecessary complication.
I've never seen a burned out Lucas START button.
Am I missing something?

Michael S
BN1 #174


On Thu, Oct 16, 2014 at 2:51 PM, Linwood Rose <linwoodrose at mac.com> wrote:

> For those who are more knowledgable than I regarding automotive electrical
> systems (that should just about include most of you!), I have a question.
> The application is not a Healey but I figure someone here will know.
>
> If I wanted to add a starter relay to the ignition/starter wiring system
> system. Should the relay go between the solenoid and the starter button, or
> should it go between the ignition switch and the starter button? I assume
> it
> should go between the solenoid and the starter button thereby relieving
> both
> the button and the switch. However, I know it is always better to ask than
> assume.
>
> Thank you!
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