Handheld remote trigger starter connection
05-21-2017, 03:30 PM
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Handheld remote trigger starter connection
Stupid question time. 2000 XJ 6-cyl.
I'm working by myself this weekend and bought a remote trigger starter so I can bump the motor while under the hood. The instructions for the remote say to attach the two leads to the starter relay on the inside fender, but the starter relay on my year is in the PDC. Am I correct in assuming I can just attach the leads to the posts on the starter solenoid right on the starter instead?
I was about to just try it, but there's a Dire Warning in the instructions not to wire it up until you know the correct location to attach the leads. I know I've seen people mention using remotes on here, but I can't find any specific info. I suspect it's probably too simple a question for anybody to have asked before.
I'm working by myself this weekend and bought a remote trigger starter so I can bump the motor while under the hood. The instructions for the remote say to attach the two leads to the starter relay on the inside fender, but the starter relay on my year is in the PDC. Am I correct in assuming I can just attach the leads to the posts on the starter solenoid right on the starter instead?
I was about to just try it, but there's a Dire Warning in the instructions not to wire it up until you know the correct location to attach the leads. I know I've seen people mention using remotes on here, but I can't find any specific info. I suspect it's probably too simple a question for anybody to have asked before.
05-21-2017, 03:38 PM
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Stupid question time. 2000 XJ 6-cyl.
I'm working by myself this weekend and bought a remote trigger starter so I can bump the motor while under the hood. The instructions for the remote say to attach the two leads to the starter relay on the inside fender, but the starter relay on my year is in the PDC. Am I correct in assuming I can just attach the leads to the posts on the starter solenoid right on the starter instead?
I was about to just try it, but there's a Dire Warning in the instructions not to wire it up until you know the correct location to attach the leads. I know I've seen people mention using remotes on here, but I can't find any specific info. I suspect it's probably too simple a question for anybody to have asked before.
I'm working by myself this weekend and bought a remote trigger starter so I can bump the motor while under the hood. The instructions for the remote say to attach the two leads to the starter relay on the inside fender, but the starter relay on my year is in the PDC. Am I correct in assuming I can just attach the leads to the posts on the starter solenoid right on the starter instead?
I was about to just try it, but there's a Dire Warning in the instructions not to wire it up until you know the correct location to attach the leads. I know I've seen people mention using remotes on here, but I can't find any specific info. I suspect it's probably too simple a question for anybody to have asked before.
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05-21-2017, 03:39 PM
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That is probably the correct location.
The best way to verify is to trace the schematic.
Another option is to use a volt meter to verify that the small wire is 0V w/ starter off and ~12V w/ starter on, also verify that the fat wire is ~12V.
The best way to verify is to trace the schematic.
Another option is to use a volt meter to verify that the small wire is 0V w/ starter off and ~12V w/ starter on, also verify that the fat wire is ~12V.
05-21-2017, 04:45 PM
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Okay, in case anybody has this same question in the future (because I hate it when people leave issues hanging):
There are three posts on the solenoid. One has a fat battery wire. The other has a connector on it that goes to the ignition switch. The two leads connect to those two. Then you can bump the starter.
Yeah, yeah, it's common sense. But I've never used one of these before, so give me a break.
There are three posts on the solenoid. One has a fat battery wire. The other has a connector on it that goes to the ignition switch. The two leads connect to those two. Then you can bump the starter.
Yeah, yeah, it's common sense. But I've never used one of these before, so give me a break.