Peter G. Gilvarry wrote:
>
> What is the purpose of the Ignition Relay in the later MGBs, is it conected to
> rollover/inertia switch behind the dash. Or is it something from Lucas to
>give us
> something to do........
>
> Merry Xmas to all.
>
> Regards
>
Peter -
The ingnition relay prevents current overload thru the ignition
switch. When the switch is on, the relay provides power to turn
signals, instruments, brake lights!!, radio (I think?), maybe a few
other things. It does _not_ power the ignition circuit. The car will
start and run without the relay - still will have power to the fuel
pump. The fuel pump is powered via the inertia switch. This is a handy
thing if you are working on the car and don't want the fuel pump running
- reach under the dash and pull one of the wires from the inertia
switch. Makes a handy anti-theft device as well.
Happy Holidays to all!
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Wayne Kube wkube@iadfw.net
'79B
Plano, TX http://web2.airmail.net/wkube
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