Thunderbird V8-4.6L VIN W (1997)
Starter Relay: Description and Operation
The starter interrupt relay consists of the following:
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Pull-in coil
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Contacts
When the ignition switch is in the START position and the selector lever is in NEUTRAL or PARK:
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Current passes from the Transmission Range (TR) sensor to the pull-in coil.
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Pull-in coil is activated and pulls the contacts together.
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Current passes through the starter relay from the engine compartment power distribution box to the starter solenoid.
The starter interrupt relay is energized by the anti-theft controller and opens the starter circuit.
