darrens
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| posted on 17/4/06 at 05:59 PM |
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Solenoid current draw
Hello,
Anyone know off-hand what the approx current draw of an average starter solenoid is.
cheers
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flak monkey
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| posted on 17/4/06 at 06:02 PM |
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At a guess 20amps+. Most ignition switches are rated upto about 35amps in the 'start' position.
David
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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omega 24 v6
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| posted on 17/4/06 at 06:06 PM |
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Don't know exactly but nowhere near as much as 20 amps. Put a 3 amp fuse inline (should prolly be enough) and work your way from there. Or put a
meter set on DC amps in line.
Just reread the question and wondered if you meant the coil side or the main contact side?
It's really just a big relay mate.
[Edited on 17/4/06 by omega 24 v6]
[Edited on 17/4/06 by omega 24 v6]
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darrens
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| posted on 17/4/06 at 06:11 PM |
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I didn't think think it would be much, more curiosity than owt. Mind you, that did kill the cat.
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flak monkey
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| posted on 17/4/06 at 06:13 PM |
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I am also going on the fact that the wire to a starter solenoid from the ignition switch is usually about 2-3mm^2. It takes quite a lot of current to
close the solenoid to begin with (high inductive load).
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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