I was looking for an answer as well. Failing to find
current specs on solenoids, I measured the solenoid
current with a DC clamp on meter and a
remote start cable. 41 AMPS! Yikes! Thought I was measuring inrush current so tried again. Yes 41AMPS! The crocodile clips got really warm after about 5 seconds. Heavy clunk when engaged. One of the previous owners fitted a relay so that 41Amps is not going through the start switch. Looks like the wire to the solenoid is 14 gauge and the relay is 10 or 15 amps. No fuse! So automatic protection against over cranking the
engine by having the relay and or
wiring burn out before burning out the solenoid and starter.
Any thoughts someone?
OR the starter solenoid is taking too much current which I doubt because it has to move a
gear and hold in a very heavy contact.