At 23:23 6/24/2000, Bill Davidson wrote: >David, >I don't mean the actuator wire is getting physically hot... All I mean by >the word 'hot' is that it obviously has current when the starting process is >going on (otherwise the relay wouldn't open). Nothing seems to be >malfunctioning... other than that the relay closes during the starting >process... if that is malfunctioning. >Sorry for the confusion.... WORDS! Ah so... <g> -- my first thought is that your relay is more sensitive than the original, and is engaging when the other would not. When I get a chance I'll monitor the D+ line while cranking and see what's happening with mine -- I'm quite sure it's not engaging while I crank, but only after I rev the engine to the point where the regulator kicks in and starts charging (1000 rpm prox). d David Beierl - Providence, RI http://pws.prserv.net/synergy/Vanagon/ '84 Westy "Dutiful Passage" '85 GL "Poor Relation" |
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