Starter Remote Device

[alleycat3]

I saw on u-tube where a mechanic was doing a compression test and had a starter relay connected to the fuse with a on and off switch , anybody know what it's called?
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[mrrsm]

Yes... You had the nomenclature perfectly...It is called "A Remote, Push Button Starter Switch" and it is used to bypass the Ordinary "KEY-ON" Starter Solenoid Activation after being connected as per these images:

These are available on Amazon from various Auto Accessory Companies:

Amazon.com : remote starter switch

 

[Mooseman]

But instead of connecting it directly to the starter solenoid like in the pic above, you could pull the starter relay in the fuse box, use a couple of small spade connectors, put the connectors in the relay slots that correspond to + and the solenoid. Or just do what I do, use a jumper wire.

 

[mrrsm]

Not quite as convenient though when performing a Compression or a Cylinder Leak Down Test...

 

[alleycat3]

Yes... You had the nomenclature perfectly...It is called "A Remote, Push Button Starter Switch" and it is used to bypass the Ordinary "KEY-ON" Starter Solenoid Activation after being connected as per these images:

These are available on Amazon from various Auto Accessory Companies:

Amazon.com : remote starter switch

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Thank you sir!