Starter Relay: Description and Operation

The starter interrupt relay consists of the following:
^ pull-in coil
^ contacts

When the ignition switch is in the START position:
^ the pull-in coil is activated and pulls the contacts together.
^ current passes through the starter relay from the engine compartment power distribution box to the starter solenoid.

The starter interrupt relay is deactivated when the ignition switch is in the RUN or OFF position.