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Starter solenoid

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by James Risinger, Jan 4, 2026.

  1. James Risinger

    James Risinger New Member

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    I just recently got a 1986 xj 700 and the starter solenoid was unhooked what s8de does the positive from the battery hook up to
     
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    It's a single pole relay so bit like a light switch which is only on or off.
    In other words which ever side makes the relay sit nicely.
     
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    Ah yeah ignore my answer. Oops.
     

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