A high performance starter stop button switch is designed to start an engine with a lot of cubic inches or tons of compression, but it won’t do the job without enough power. The biggest cause of starter stop button switch problems due to lack of power are wiring errors.
The math to fix this is simple: If you are moving to a larger motor and a larger starter stop button switch button, you will need to reconfigure the starter stop button switch wiring. More power is key, so if you’re having problems with your starter stop button switch in a new car or a bigger engine you just bought, you should check the wiring first.
We caught up with Don Meziere of Meziere Enterprises to discuss starter stop button switch wiring best practices. Mézières starts switch by explaining why you’re having problems with the wrong size wire connected to the starter stop button switch.
”High displacement requires rethinking, as does fuel delivery, valve train components, etc. The starter stop button switch current is bigger, the power is greater, so the wires must be larger. Information on the percentage of losses is easily found in the section “Information on the percentage of losses.” on the length wires. You want losses below 5%, closer to 3% if possible. This is the biggest downside we’ve seen is that the motor gets bigger, but the size of the wire on the starter stop button switch stays the same.”
Visual inspection of the mechanical components will usually reveal any problems. However, electrical problems with the starter stop button switch can be harder to spot as they are not as obvious as missing teeth on the pinion gear or damaged solenoids. These electrical problems are hidden and not easy to spot, so you need to do a lot of tests to find them.
”If you don’t pay attention to the electrical aspects, there can be several symptoms. One of the biggest problems we’ve encountered is a weak start. This is probably due to the fact that several smaller problems add up to one big problem. This “bad. It’s not, but there are a few bottlenecks. The more current is limited in the electrical system, the more likely it is to have a problem,” Mézières explains.
Most high performance starter stop button switchs use two lines: a larger main line and a smaller activation line. The activation wire goes to the switch that turns on the starter stop button switch - this is the signal terminal for the ignition process. The active end builds a coil inside the solenoid and pulls it; when the solenoid is pulled far enough, the tire in the rear solenoid will move and transfer power to the starter stop button switch itself.
When riders use activation lines that are too small, they can get in trouble. In this case, the coil in the solenoid does not create the required “thrust”. This can lead to degradation of solenoid valves and switches in electrical systems. You must also ensure that all switches in this circuit are electrically rated in excess of the starter stop button switch’s requirements.
If you don’t follow the correct starter stop button switch connection protocol, it will put stress on the entire electrical system. When the starter stop button switch is connected incorrectly, you can easily damage switches and other electronics because they are live.
“The need for a solenoid that creates the initial inrush current that activates the starter stop button switch can be as high as 40 amps,” Mézières said. “Your typical cubic relays won’t be able to handle this. If you don’t have a relay, you will need each switch in the circuit to handle 40 amps, and most switches aren’t designed for that. Racing cars usually have a 14-gauge or 16-gauge jump lead that acts as a starter stop button switch, but it’s too small…you need at least a 10-gauge wire for a 40-amp jump.”
You need to pay attention to how you connect the active side of the initiator. You need more than a standard cubic relay to handle and distribute the load needed to turn the starter stop button switch on, and in most cases a circuit without any relays creates disaster.
“The standard wiring diagram we recommend uses a Ford type relay to pass the active end. It does not carry network cable amplifiers, it only transmits a 40 amp signal. You give it a good supply of 12 volts from the bus, then use 10. The wire goes up to the starter stop button switch activation input. This is the best way to keep that side of the system running,” Mézières said.
The Ford type relay should only be used on the starter stop button switch enable line. Mézières recommends powering the starter stop button switch directly from the battery as you see in street cars – this will eliminate the disadvantage as you can’t expect a switch rated at just 75 amps to handle a 200 amp starter stop button switch’s requirement of 300 amps.
Jumpers are another thing that gives riders trouble activating the starter stop button switch, according to Mézières.
“If your car has jumpers, it won’t work optimally. Usually when there are jumpers, you have several other switches that together control the main cable and the activation wire,” Don explained. “The jumper activated everything on the starter stop button switch. If your switch is rated high enough, that’s fine, but most cars won’t set it up properly. Most people use this wiring diagram because it cuts off 12 volts from the starter stop button switch so you don’t have live wires to cause sparking. Unfortunately, this is the wrong way and can cause many problems. “
Your main starting line gives you the ability to flip everything, so it needs to be very strong. Many riders think the wire they are using is big enough, but it may not provide enough power to keep beginners happy.
“Many cars, especially speedsters, run 4 wires through the guide frames into the battery. It might look cleaner, but the amps won’t transfer properly. The drop will be over 5%, so your starter stop button switch doesn’t” see the voltage you think , He sees. This is hard on the starter stop button switch, causes a slow start and can cause the connection to be exposed to more heat, shortening life,” Mézières said.
The size of the positive wire is critical, but another aspect is how to ground the starter stop button switch itself. There are several different ways to ground the starter stop button switch, but the best is to use a special ground.
”There are many cars that are made from chromoly, which is notoriously a poor material for ground currents. If your car relies on the chassis to return the ground to the battery, you can get good conductivity by running the battery in a dedicated pad. So, organizing a dedicated site will save you a lot of trouble,” Mezieres said.
Now there are other ways to make sure your main lines are in tip shape. The first and easiest way is to check all connections – you should look at all crimp connections to make sure they have adequate engagement, all wires are making contact with the connectors, and use soldering if possible. Corrosion is your enemy and you want to clean everything you find. Also, make sure you have enough relays in your system. The wrong relay will degrade over time and eventually fail.
You must take the time to connect the starter stop button switch properly and use materials that are strong enough to handle the load of electricity you are supplying to the starter stop button switch. The last thing you want to deal with is that the car won’t start in your pit lanes or in the intermediate lane, causing you to miss the round.
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