ignition switch
I have a 2001 Georgie Boy Suite on a Workhorse chassis that I bought new. About 7 years age it would not crank right after I made a stop on the road. They had to replace the ignition switch that is ...
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wolfe10 wrote:
Yup, relay is the same as solenoid, though solenoid tend to be rated for higher amps.
A "solenoid" is a device that moves a solenoid rod when current is passed through a solenoid winding surrounding the solenoid rod. A "relay" is a device that uses a solenoid rod to operate a switch (unless it's a solid state relay and lacks the solenoid). A "contactor" is a high power relay (usually above m5kw or 30A). I used to use the term "relay" to refer to a "solenoid" until my boss slapped me a few times for trying to buy a relay in the catalog when I needed to buy a "solenoid". :)
