Starter Relay

[SteveT]

Hi All,
Got the hot starting problem with the 911.
Gonna do the solenoid on starter, and wanted to do relay. Problem is I don't know where relay is. It isn't in Benley manual. I have a '81 911SC. Thanks Steve

[radcon]

If you're referring to the factory starter solenoid, it's integrated as part of the starter.

[Zeke]

The 911 has a LONG battery cable and has to be in top shape at both ends. There is no 'hot start' relay trick that I know of if that's what you're thinking. It is a 914 trick that works from what I read. I just use good starters, batteries and cables. Problems are non existant.

[epbrown]

Yep, my hot start problem was fixed with new cables. Got tired of parking on a slope on rest stops to push start it on road trips.

Emanuel

[aigel]

You can rig an additional aftermarket relay on the 911. It is a crutch however for a weak solenoid, bad connections or all of the above. Fix it right. Start cleaning every contact front to back. Make sure you have a good battery. If nothing changes, replace starter. That did it for me. Go with a new high torque unti.

George

[SteveT]

Thanks,
I figured there was no relay, but "performance parts" has them in the catalog..........must be earlier(or later) model. Should just throw those catalogs away. I didn't realize heat made the starter not work well. Because it works just fine on a cold start and most warm starts, guess I'll just go with new cables, new starter. I hate that feeling of not knowing if the car will start. Look pretty lame too pushing my beautiful car down the street.

[aigel]

The lightweight starter you can get at PP is a slick gizmo. It will spin that eingine nicely and save you some weight. It also is smaller and installs easier, therefore.

Cheers, George