Anybody know why my remote starter switch arced across big time between contacts? I hooked it up correctly to posts 30 (from battery) and 50 (small tab from ignition) on the starter solenoid of my PV, hit the button and YIKES! Heavy sparking across the small tab #50 to the big large post "Outlet" that goes into the starter casing. I stopped immediately, didn't want to damage anything. I know these two contacts are quite close to each other, but what would be creating so powerful a field to cause this? Should I coat the "outlet" post in rubberized insulation or something to prevent this? I'd like to use a remote start switch to nudge the engine while working in the compartment. I

If you can use the ignition switch to start/move the engine without any sparking, then I suspect your connections.

Are you using a suitable remote starter switch with 2 cables and alligator clips?


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Eric
Hi Performance Automotive Service (formerly OVO or Old Volvos Only)
Torrance, CA 90502
hiperformanceautoservice.com or oldvolvosonly.com

PVG;

Sparks are indicative of a high current (like a short!) for which the connection through which is is flowing (switch or clips or loose bolt) are inadequate... Current rating for Remote Starter Sw should be 10A min. Exactly where did the sparks occur? At the clip of Rem St Sw or at nut of Sol output conn?

As I suggested on FB...nut on Sol output conn looks loose...have you checked this?