Product Description
Hard Start Relay Kit – 12 Volt for VW, Dune Buggy, Baja BugFor Volkswagen and VW-based Dune Buggies
EMPI 17-2917-0 is a Hard Start Relay Kit designed for 12-volt air-cooled vehicles, including dune buggies, Baja Bugs, and compatible with VW classic models. It’s a popular upgrade that improves starter performance by reducing voltage drop through the ignition switch.
Product Overview:
- Part Name: Hard Start Relay Kit
- EMPI Part #: 17-2917-0
- Voltage: 12V
- Sold As: Each
- Includes: Relay, wiring, and connectors for installation
- Bypasses the ignition switch to deliver full battery voltage to the starter solenoid
- Helps eliminate slow or no-crank issues caused by worn ignition switches or long wiring runs
- Easy to install with basic tools — no special modifications required
- Ideal for off-road builds, restorations, or daily drivers
- Compatible with VW most 12V applications, including Beetle, Ghia, Bus, and Thing
- Type 1 (Beetle/Bug)
- Karmann Ghia
- Type 2 (Bus)
- Thing
- Dune buggies and Baja Bugs with 12V electrical systems