[Supras] Remote Starter Solnoid

[Jeff Mohler]

Ahh..I see.  I was thinking "replace entire solenoid" and not simply boost
trigger voltage TO it.

On 2/23/07, Brandon <fstrnldr at tconl.com> wrote:
>
>  well i'm not sure how everyone is wiring in the ford solenoid, but i just
> used mine to boost the signal from the factory relay.  Basically cut the
> wire running to the starer solenoid,  run the starter side to the out put of
> the new relay (30) run in input side of the relay (87) either to the
> battery, or loop it off of the battery feed for the starter depending on
> which is closer,  use the original signal wire to the starter to terminal 85
> and then ground 86.   Its always worked well for me, i first tried it on my
> 87 GTS celica back in like 98,  car wasn't wanting to start one day, and i
> figured out it was just a low voltage problem when it would start if i
> turned the key and activated the remote start at the same time lol.   I
> added the relay and never had a problem again.   Did the same to my Supra,
> when it started to develop the problem.  Same w/ multiple other toyotas that
> i have owned since then.
> ----- Original Message -----
>
> *From:* Jeff Mohler <speedtoys.racing at gmail.com>
> *To:* Brandon <fstrnldr at tconl.com>
> *Cc:* Michael Bringle <squeak at cygnusx1.net> ; supras list<supras at supras.com>
> *Sent:* Friday, February 23, 2007 10:35 AM
> *Subject:* Re: [Supras] Remote Starter Solnoid
>
> Only 30a?
>
> Wow..Considering its a direct battery to starter connection..I would
> certainly use more than 30a.
>
> On 2/23/07, Brandon < fstrnldr at tconl.com> wrote:
> >
> > funny thing is that i have done a simialr "fix" on many toyota including
> > my
> > 89 Supra, only i just used a regular 30 amp automotive relay.    I'm
> > sure
> > the relay wouldn't handle as much power as the ford part, but its just
> > as
> > good as the original relay that toyota uses, and you shouldn't need more
> > amp
> > ability than stock.
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Jeff Mohler" <speedtoys.racing at gmail.com>
> > To: "Michael Bringle" < squeak at cygnusx1.net>
> > Cc: "supras list" <supras at supras.com>
> > Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2007 9:07 PM
> > Subject: Re: [Supras] Remote Starter Solnoid
> >
> >
> > >I think it should be renamed "Ford" not Mustang.
> > >
> > >
> > > Its a simple 4post solenoid that Ford used in about everything for a
> > > million
> > > years, including many outboard boats..etc.
> > >
> > > A switched 12v feed, a ground and a BIG battery fed 12v feed, and a
> > BIG
> > > 12v
> > > feed to starter..that gets current when the switched lead gets power.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > On 2/22/07, Michael Bringle < squeak at cygnusx1.net> wrote:
> > >>
> > >> Hey all, I'm gonna do the "Dean Starter Fix", use a Mustang solenoid,
> > but
> > >> I
> > >> was wondering if anyone had the part number or year of Mustang it was
> >
> > >> for?
> > >> I'm getting tired of having to push my car to start it, and there are
> > >> only
> > >> so many hills in Irvine that you can park on.  He took his site down
> > and
> > >> all
> > >> I have is the JPG that was typed up.  Links to any other write ups
> > would
> > >> be
> > >> cool too :).
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> -Mike
> > >>
> > >> 89T BST++
> > >>
> > >> http://www.CygnusX1.net/supra
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
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> > >>
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> > >> <
> > >>
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> > >> >
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