> A starter solenoid is a relay. Why it is called a solenoid instead of a
> relay, who knows? Maybe because some starters have a combo relay/solenoid
> that both makes the electrical connection and moves the starter gear into
> mesh. But a relay just lets a small current control a big current device.
> Some cars have a remote mechanical starter switch, which isn't a relay.
derF,
Very true. Bugeyes happen to fall into the category of "cars that have a
remote mechanical starter switch", which is why I did not mention that
relay.
David
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