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orbital

posted on 18/1/09 at 10:57 PM Reply With Quote
Savage Engine Start Button

Hi All,

If I get a Savage engine start button will I need to use a relay? The start button I have at the moment is rated at 40A so I don't need a relay with it. Thing is it's such a pain in the arse to actually push! The spring inside it is that strong it makes my dash flex when I push it in!

Cheers

Dave

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orbital

posted on 18/1/09 at 11:08 PM Reply With Quote
Cheers Chris,

It's a 2L Pinto. No idea what current it's switching to be honest. Looks like I'll have to find a different one then as I haven't got time to start putting relay's in, just want to swap the switch.

Cheers

Dave

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bob tatt

posted on 19/1/09 at 07:14 AM Reply With Quote
i did not need one on the busa if i remember right it was 10a max
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ReMan

posted on 19/1/09 at 08:00 AM Reply With Quote
Yes. The starter motor on a car draws up to 200 A.
The switches are probably 10A max

Even the starter-mounted solenoid could draw 10A or so.

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zetec

posted on 19/1/09 at 10:04 AM Reply With Quote
The starter will draw that current but it is the solenoid you are switching. I connected the feed to the relay via my ignition light so the switch will only start the engine when the ignition light is on, dead when engine running.





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