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Re: [T3] starter solenoid wiring - 1969 AT


On Sat, 2005-03-12 at 14:52, Greg Merritt wrote:

> 
> Jim, comparing what you wrote to my starter leaves things a bit muddled for me.
> 
> Well, there are three spade lugs.  Two are doubled up on one 
> electrical connection on one side of the solenoid's end.  The third 
> spade connector, electrically different from the first two, is on the 
> opposite side.
> 
> Now, none of the spade lugs have continuity with the big 8mm stud 
> that connects to the battery.
> 
> However, the double spade lug has continuity with the 8mm stud that 
> runs into the body of the starter.
> 
> Which side receives the ignition switch signal?
> 
> 
The double spade lug is the one you want. One of those is for the
ignition switch, and the other is for the cold start, which you don't
have on you '69. And yes, it has continuity to the starter stud. That is
through the solenoid windings and then to ground through the starter.

-- 
Russ Wolfe
'71 FB AT
'66 FB MT
'64 T34 (not running)
'65 T1 (not running)
'05 KIA Sorento SUV
russw@classicvw.org
http://www.classicvw.org

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