Date:         Sat, 16 Jun 2018 12:17:53 -0400
Reply-To:     David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
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From:         David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
Subject:      Re: Electrical puzzle
Comments: To: Larry Alofs <lalofs@gmail.com>
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>
>  The problem  was typically failure of the solenoid to activate after a
> couple of hours on the road.  The relays solved the problem with no
> disadvantages that I could detect.


The acid test is does it engage better with a local jumper than it does
using the key?  If yes, then either fixing the wiring or adding a relay is
indicated.

Yrs,
d

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