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Originally Posted by Matt L
The relay input lead must be shorted to ground to switch the state.
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By relay input lead, you mean the wire coming from the remote starter? I'm not quite clear what you mean that it must be shorted to ground? Do you mean that when ground is applied, this activates the switch?
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Originally Posted by Matt L
If your device shorts to ground upon activation and can handle the current, you can wire it up directly. It may be possible to wire the relay so that it takes a +12V source to switch the state; I don't remember.
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I guess I'm confused by what you mean when you say 'shorts to ground'.
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Originally Posted by Matt L
Whatever you do, be SURE to install a diode between the relay coil leads.
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I assume I shuold install a blocking diode which prevents the current from flowing backwards?
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Originally Posted by Matt L
My Shovelhead was a '74. It is no more.
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Sorry to hear that.