Starter Relay: Description and Operation

The starter motor solenoid relay is located in the battery junction box (BJB): Relay Box Battery Junction Box
- controls current to the starter solenoid.
- is engaged by the ignition switch.

When the ignition switch is turned to the START position, the starter motor is energized, connecting the battery to the starter solenoid. The starter solenoid moves the drive lever and drive lever and pin to engage the starter drive with the flywheel ring gear and connects the battery to the starter motor.