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Old 08-31-2007, 07:54 AM   #117 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by jasperdmx
yeah right, i am talking about the current when we push the button to power up the engine, so the current will go to relay from the button.
if pretty low, how much low, i mean, computer cable can handle it or not.
yeah, once again, we not sure about the current to activate relay.
"The current draw by the coil of a bosch relay is ~0.160 amps (~75 ohm coil)."
From: http://www.bcae1.com/relays.htm

That's a pretty small current draw... IMO, you're fine with a computer harness.
One other interesting thing to note in that article is to connect a quenching diode across the coil terminals of the relay to prevent back-EMF when you release the button. This will increase the life of the switch... I think I'm going to open mine up again and put one in.
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