In-Rush Current Reduction Relay - Description

DESCRIPTION

In-rush Current Reduction Relay









The In-Rush Current Reduction Relay (ICR) is to reduce the electrical system's voltage drop, induced by the starter motor's large current draw, during the first few milliseconds of the cranking cycle. The ICR has the appearance of a solenoid assembly. On the V6 engine the relay is normally mounted towards the bottom end of the engine where the power steering pump used to be located. On the V8 engines the ICR is mounted towards the front cover of the engine towards the top. The relay is serviceable and is shipped along with a bracket that secures the ICR.