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6V start button question

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by 55 Post, Nov 8, 2009.

  1. 55 Post
    Joined: Sep 5, 2007
    Posts: 47

    55 Post
    Member
    from So Cal

    Hi,

    I've been scouring the board for more inforamtion on how to wire a 6V (positive ground) push start button using a relay, but no luck.

    Currently running a 56 Olds 324 in a Model A running 12V negative system, using an aftermarket wiring harness. I have:

    A: Push button start
    B: 50 something ignition ( Acc, off, on) for fuel pump.
    C: Kill switch for Mag.

    Right now I have the relay wired as follows:
    87 ground
    85 12V constant
    86 Push button

    I can push the starter button, get the relay to click, but no voltage at 87 A or 30.

    Afraid to jump any wires and let the smoke out...

    Thanks in advance,
     
  2. JohnEvans
    Joined: Apr 13, 2008
    Posts: 4,883

    JohnEvans
    Member
    from Phoenix AZ

    The push button don't care about voltage. If this is a old Ford button they were a one wire ground to work the solinoid. If your relay needs power to work you will need a 2 wire button.
     
  3. 55 Post
    Joined: Sep 5, 2007
    Posts: 47

    55 Post
    Member
    from So Cal

    Thanks for the help 440!! That did the trick.

    One step closer to being on the road....
     

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