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From: krc@cs.purdue.EDU (Kenny Crudup)
Newsgroups: sci.electronics
Subject: Re: Automobile shock hazard
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Date: 6 Apr 88 17:30:19 GMT
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In article <827@anasaz.UUCP>, john@anasaz.UUCP (John Moore) writes:
> Can you spell "Inductive Kickback"?
> Starter motors can also generate high voltage, with enough
> stored energy to KILL YOU! 12V automobile systems are not completely
> safe from electric shock!!! Take care.
> John Moore (NJ7E)

Yeah, but it seems to me that when the key is released from the 'start'
position to the 'on' or 'run' position, that the starter solenoid releases
the winding from the rest of the auto electrical circuit. At least I hope
so, considering the amount of computerization in modern cars.

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