Hard Start Relay...

I have a hrad start relay on ym 71 VW Bug SUpper Beetle. I have it screwed on the top of the extra luggage compartment as it's has a big hole (Rusted out). I am about to have a good piece off of another car welded it. The only place with out putting a whole for the hard start relay on the top is underneath. But I am worried abut it working loose and dangling. It will be screwed it but should I be worried about it coming loose?

Thanks Steven

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Noice87
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You should straighten out your wiring to elluminate the relay, or atleast relocated to the starter where it is supposed to be mounted in the first place.

Ant> I have a hrad start relay on ym 71 VW Bug SUpper Beetle. I have it

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anton

I thought my Starter was where it was suppose to be. By the way it's a Autostick.

THanks Steven

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Noice87

Noice87 kirjoitti:

It is not SUPPOSED to be anywhere!

This is one of my favorite complaints.....

People find a problem with their original wiring after 30-40 years of (flawless) service, and what do they do? They make the system more complicated by ADDING another gadget, that a) does not belong b) creates a bunch of new opportunities for bad connections c) dangles around if mounted carelessly ;) d) keeps them from fixing the original damn problem!!

FIX your wiring, and enjoy another 30+ years of reliable service. Do not HIDE your problems with band-aid solutions.

Think.

Jan

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Jan

Jan. Nice spiel. I had to add one after I found the immobiliser was nicking too much battery voltage. I attached it to tunnel next to battery, with wiring going through large grommet to starter.

James

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Juper Wort

EXACTLY!!!

1st clean up all the connections and check the wires. 2nd replace the electrical part of the switch

that usually cures the no start problem.

then ditch the relay its just a band-aid to the real problem.

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dragenwagen

hehe...saved me the trouble...

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Joey Tribiani

so you diagnosed the problem, then covered it up?

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Joey Tribiani

see...here is the sticking point for me.....i am totally against using a relay to cover up other problems......the relay isn't the devil in disquise, it is a decent idea(although in my mind, not needed)....adding a relay to "protect" the starting circuit i am not against....but covering up a problem with it, i am against....so folks, if you must have a relay, at least fix your system before installing it....

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Joey Tribiani

while we are on the subject of wiring. I saw an ad on samba for replacement wiring $89 same thing going on cip1 for ~$120 or something like that. Looks like the one i used from wiring works, and yes they are properly color coded, so if you do replace your wiring you can still use the manual for wiring diagrams. Very decent and can't beat the price. I've bought from Steve a couple of times, no problems.

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So now there is really no excuse for that relay.

All the best, Ant> > Noice87 kirjoitti:

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anton

The fact I owe money is a very good excuse. LOL

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Noice87

Not really. I wanted an immobiliser. The starter & connections & wires were good before. New ignition switch. I checked. Once immobiliser had its way with the voltage, I had a loss at the solenoid which caused me trouble (click click) on the three months a year when the lights and wipers are always on. Its my daily driver & I need it to get me to work. That OK ? BG

james

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Juper Wort

PS. OP wanted a route suggestion for wires.........now about my 009 !!

J >
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Juper Wort

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