2007-10-31 05:44:46 · 7 answers · asked by Chris M 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Because closing a switch allows the electric circuit to be made, the power then goes to the starter - et voila!
2007-10-31 05:48:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the ignition switch, think of it as a stright lineof current, before you turn the key the LINE has a door in it that is open, and the current is waiting by that door until you shut it to form the straight line of continuity (continuing flow of current), this is then sent to the solenoid on the starter motor (this type of motor is the pre-engaged starter motor) this then provides the main feed of current to the starter motor to shoot the pinion out to engage with the flywheel and spin it until the engine is at a cranking speed, it then retracts via the one way clutch system. hope this explains your theory.
2007-10-31 17:19:59 · answer #2 · answered by Neil D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ignition switch activates a relay (also called the starter solenoid) which lets power through to the starter motor. It's a LOT of current, too much to go through the switch, which is why a relay is used.
2007-10-31 12:51:06 · answer #3 · answered by ? 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
The same way closing a light switch makes a light turn on.
2007-10-31 12:50:50 · answer #4 · answered by Wonderputz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a switch!!
2007-10-31 15:04:27 · answer #5 · answered by barney 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.simpletractors.com/service/electrics/starter-generator.htm
http://www.familycar.com/Classroom/starting.htm#STARTER_%20RELAY
2007-10-31 13:44:34 · answer #6 · answered by tronary 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dunno
2007-10-31 13:09:15 · answer #7 · answered by Sophie Jeter 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋