Date:         Fri, 18 Jan 2002 19:03:03 -0800
Reply-To:     Hector Zapata <hector.zapata@XRXGSN.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Hector Zapata <hector.zapata@XRXGSN.COM>
Subject:      Re: no cold start/hard start relay kit
Comments: To: Mathieu Bertrand <mathieux46@HOTMAIL.COM>
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Mathieu Bertrand" <mathieux46@HOTMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, January 18, 2002 10:46 AM
Subject: Re: no cold start/hard start relay kit


I really think that the problem comes from somewhere in the wiring. When I
turn the key there's always like 5-6 seconds delay before it starts even
when temperature isn't much cold.

I'm going to try to fix it my way. I'll take a spare fuel pump relay and
connect it directly on the battery and the starters solenoid. I will connect
the 2 other connection to a small switch. This way the current won't have to
travel 30 feet of wire. To start, I'll turn the key to on and push on the
small switch.

I'm like bypassing the problem. I'll give you news about my budget friendly
solution

I thought about that too. Instead, I was going to run a ground wire thru a
pushbutton starting switch, for the relay I already bought from BD, and take
the 12v for the relay from the alternator. That's the closest place to get
voltage for the starter, and all I have to do is run a thicker ground wire
to compensate for the distance. It should work, in theory.

Hector