jumping the starter...

[GRN_VAGN]

just wondering its possible to link the wire that activates the starter into a relay, connected to battery. so that when i crank it over it pulls the full 12v to help turn it over?.

I know my old rolla had this setup as the starters where prone to dropping volts somewhere.

Im having the same problem in golf, it turns over as if the battery flat, but then sometimes when i crank its fine. ive noticed my volts gauge drops right down past 8v (8v is lowest it reads) So any ideas on what cause it?

Ive double checked all wires to starter, earth points ect.


edit, link found http://www.supramania.com/forums/sho...r-Relay-Mod%29

[GeorgeMK1]

If it works out for you let me know, coz my golf does the exact same thing, even after a fully charged bat goes in. It turns over as if the battery is dead.

How would a relay sort the problem though?

[GRN_VAGN]

when you turn key to start it will trigger the relay to pull 12v from battery and then to starter, so you will get 12v every time.

Im going to tackle it this weekend after ive bought a relay and stuff

[GeorgeMK1]

Oh i see, well let me know how that goes. Does it have to be a certain relay, or just a normal relay, as i have a few lying around if ya like?

[GRN_VAGN]

Going to go buy a 30amp 4 pin relay with built in spade fuse... ive used them before and are really good.

Will let ya know anyway... if your free this weekend could possibly do both cars ?

[GeorgeMK1]

The built in fuse sounds really good, could save space and trouble. I'd love to however i already have plans to take the golf in for a service and tune, and maybe possibly to get the brakes fixed.

Sorry dude, perhaps if you havn't done it this weekend for whatever the reason, on the next long weekend?
Thanks for the offer anyway!