Mike Rocket J. Squirrel Elliott wrote:

> On 12/18/2004 4:23 PM Speedy Jim wrote:

>> The starter solenoid draws ~30 Amps at initial pull-in.
>> That's one reason that VW never put a fuse in there.
>> If you feel you *must* have OC protection, consider using a
>> big automotive-style circuit breaker.
>
>
> 30A? Well, that goes a long way toward explaining why the fuse popped!
> Thanks, Jim! Where'd you find the spec?
>
Oh, I have my sources <g>, but I think John Henry has a section
on the starter too:
http://www.thebugshop.org/


Speedy Jim
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