Date:         Sat, 21 Jun 2014 18:02:30 -0400
Reply-To:     Larry Alofs <lalofs@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Larry Alofs <lalofs@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Dumb Question - Remote Start Switch
Comments: To: JRodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com>
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John,
  This depends to some extent on whether you want this to be permanent or
temporary.  Basically the spade terminal on the starter solenoid needs +12V
to activate the solenoid and starter.  The +12v can be found on the large
terminal nearby, of course, but also on the large terminal on the
alternator, or perhaps even in the black box at the front left corner of
the engine compartment.
  Some starter solenoids have a double spade terminal which makes things
easier.  If not, you can disconnect the wire from the ignition switch if
you want a temporary connection for your remote.  You may also be able to
just slide it back a little if you are using a small alligator clip.  You
can buy a one to two splitter for the spade terminal which may come in
handy.
   Of course it's not easy to reach or even see this terminal.  You may be
able to reach it from the engine compartment depending perhaps on whether
you have a MT or AT and how much stuff is in the way.   :-)

Good luck,
Larry A.



On Sat, Jun 21, 2014 at 2:58 PM, JRodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote:

> Need to do a remote start - so how does a two wire remote switch hook up?
>
> Thanks,
>
> John
>