> I feel that the circuit should have used a relay in the first place as > the ignition switch should not have to handle that much current, very > similar to the situation with the headlight switch. > Very good point. I hadn't thought of that. Given VW's poor engineering choices with the entire headlight circuit, I guess there'd be no reason to expect any better of the starting circuit. How many amps does the starter solenoid draw initially? A standard 30A automotive relay ought to be plenty, eh? -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger" |
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