starter solenoid relay

[The AJP Griff]

Hi all,can someone tell me which relay provides power to the starter solenoid,please?Cheers,Mike

[David Beer]

you are kidding!! There is not one fitted , tvr took it out. Hot start !

[The AJP Griff]

I was afraid you might say thatSo it's straight from the ignition switch then.I must admit,i had always thought they'd used a relay but still the wiring wasn't adequate. Cheers David

[Toffer]

I know the cars do vary...but!

Due to unreliable hot-starting, particularly after a fuel stop, I had my starter motor relay and starter motor solenoid replaced last week at SCOLE Engineering. I think from memory the new relay was 70A.

Hope this is helpful?

[tivver500]

Had same problem on my Griff500 a couple of years ago. Removed starter, stripped pre-engagement solenoid and lapped a thou off the coil and armature. Starter replaced with a heat reflective blanket. Net result has been NO problems. I reckon the clearance between the armature and coil of the solenoid is a bit tight and, as the starter heats up, it causes the solenoid to bind up.
Something to try.....
Chris A

[Toffer]

Just to add...the heat-soak into engine conponents adjacent to the exhaust manifolds and cats is incredible, I generally lift the bonnet when I stop, just to allow some of the heat out...may extend the life of the starter motor too?