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Old Apr 26, 2011 | 06:48 AM
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What is the difference between a 3 connector and 4 connector starter relay under the battery? I have a 3 connector and can only find a 4 connector on Ebay.
 

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Old Apr 26, 2011 | 11:43 AM
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The 3 connector one gets its ground through the mounting bolts, whereas the 4 connector one needs a wire run to it for the ground.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2011 | 04:46 PM
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If your buying a brand new one it will tell you witch three post to use,you just dont use the forth post.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2011 | 06:44 PM
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That is what I figured. There had to be a reason why they don't make 3 connector relays anymore. Thank You All!!
 
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