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Originally Posted by Brian Carlton
Correct. Unless the vehicle has an "afterglow" relay, the plugs shutdown instantly when the key is turned to the start position.
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Thanks!
It was for this reason the other day that I stated that I waited until the relay shut off and then immediately attempted to start the car. I figured (accurately, it seems) that the heat shut off when you hit the starter regardless, therefore waiting for the relay to trip out and THEN cranking had only the effect of ensuring the maximum amount of heat in the cylinder for that cranking attempt.
Somebody was trying to say that the plugs kept running while you cranked, in which case my attempt was in error... thanks for the confirmation.
Someday I'll have the ambition to get out there with a volt meter and figure these things out - but unplugging cold plastic connectors this time of year when they're 21 years old seems to attract problems for me. Half the connectors are falling apart already.
