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Old 02-10-2019, 09:58 AM   #4
terry1
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Smile Re: Starter solenoid

I always thought that the solenoid was basically a relay.
This relay closes a set of contacts that allows the/a battery
wire to engage the starter.
If this is true, the actual solenoid should only require enough
current to keep it engaged.
I suspected an amp or less.
Terry K
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