Date:         Fri, 25 Jun 2004 09:19:38 -0400
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From:         The Bus Depot <vanagon@BUSDEPOT.COM>
Subject:      Re: What is a Hard Start Relay Kit?  Who sells them?
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> > One of the List Members mentioned the solution to my
> > Ignition Switch Mystery (see my previous post) might
> > be a Hard Start Relay Kit. Can someone explain what
> > they are & do...and how you get one?

> I think this may be a "slave" relay which is installed to
> overcome the voltage drop in the long wire from ignition
> switch to starter.  The starter key switch merely has to
> operate the relay which in turn has a short heavy wire to the
> starter terminal.  Any mechanic can wire in a VW type relay
> for this purpose.


Yes, that's what it is, and here's where to get it:

http://busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=WR1

- Ron Salmon
  The Bus Depot, Inc.
  www.busdepot.com
  (215)  234-VWVW

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