Starter Relay
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Ford Pickup, 2007 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2007 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2007 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The starter interrupt relay consists of:
- pull-in coil and contacts.
When the key cylinder is in the START position:
- the pull-in coil is activated and pulls the contacts together.
- current passes through the starter relay from the engine compartment power distribution box to the starter solenoid.
When the key cylinder is returned to the RUN position:
- the relay turns off the starter solenoid which disengages the pinion from the flywheel.