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Greg
Joined: 12 Aug 2009 Posts: 490 Location: Jefferson, GA
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Posted: Fri Oct 29, 2010 7:40 pm Post subject: hard start relay now or.... |
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Well, I just replaced my igntion switch (thanks clyde!). Boy was that fun. Had most of the dash insides on the ground at one point My question is..do I go ahead and put a relay in now to protect the switch and keep it from burning the contacts or just leave it as is (it's working now)? _________________ 1969 Beetle
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Clyde
Joined: 03 Jun 2006 Posts: 855 Location: Athens
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Posted: Fri Oct 29, 2010 8:08 pm Post subject: |
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I'd leave it stock, but I'm no electrition either. _________________ '69 Bug, 1776, dual kadrons, Web 111 cam
Clyde's Aircooled
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serprice
Joined: 26 Nov 2007 Posts: 349 Location: Statham
1974 Volkswagen Beetle
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Posted: Fri Oct 29, 2010 10:10 pm Post subject: |
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It only lasted 40 yrs? that sucks! You need to do something about that! Sorry, I just figured this forum could use a smart ass. I agree with Clyde. If it aint broke... _________________ Shane Price
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Greg
Joined: 12 Aug 2009 Posts: 490 Location: Jefferson, GA
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Posted: Fri Oct 29, 2010 10:22 pm Post subject: |
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heck, I'm just trying to keep from replacing this thing again when I'm 80. _________________ 1969 Beetle
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serprice
Joined: 26 Nov 2007 Posts: 349 Location: Statham
1974 Volkswagen Beetle
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Posted: Fri Oct 29, 2010 11:25 pm Post subject: |
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Just make sure the nursing home has a hill to park on. _________________ Shane Price
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Clyde
Joined: 03 Jun 2006 Posts: 855 Location: Athens
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Posted: Sat Oct 30, 2010 7:58 pm Post subject: |
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_________________ '69 Bug, 1776, dual kadrons, Web 111 cam
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Rami
Joined: 10 Feb 2009 Posts: 2 Location: Athens GA
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Posted: Mon Jan 03, 2011 11:20 pm Post subject: |
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I'll say this I put one on my car and the starter sounds a lot more powerful now. With the original ignition system you have to send all the current through that switch and over time the wires get old and they'll be to weak for all that current to go through. If you install a relay it is protecting the wiring in your car along with the switch since the relay requires such a small amount of electricity to activate. It took me about 10 minutes to install my relay and it's right next to my battery and starter.
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Rami _________________ •71 Super Beetle 1600DP, H30/31, 009, Bosch Blue
•73 Standard Beetle 1600DP, 34/3, SVDA
•74 Westfalia Camper Van T4 1.7L engine. |
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