Multiquip 8980056310 Starter Relay

The Multiquip 8980056310 Starter Relay is a genuine OEM component designed for the DCA-series ultra-silent diesel generators, including DCA150SSI, DCA150SSIU, DCA180SSI, DCA180SSIU, DCA250SSI, DCA250SSIU, DCA250SSI-3, DCA400SSI, DCA400SSI4F, DCA400SSI4F3, DCA400SSI4F3PB, DCA400SSI4F3PD, and DCA400SSI4F3B models. Sourced directly from Multiquip, this relay matches the original electrical specification of the factory-installed component, ensuring a seamless installation with no guesswork on compatibility. Keeping your generator starting reliably starts with using the correct OEM relay — and part number 8980056310 is the verified fit for these machines.

Key Features

• OEM-Spec Electrical Rating — Matched to the correct coil voltage and contact load rating required by the DCA-series starter circuit, eliminating the risk of relay chatter or premature failure from undersized aftermarket substitutes.
• Direct Drop-In Installation — Connects to the existing wiring harness using the original connector positions, allowing straightforward replacement without rewiring or bracket modification.
• Broad DCA-Series Coverage — Confirmed fitment across DCA150SSI, DCA180SSI, DCA250SSI, DCA400SSI, and their SSI4F, SSI4F3, and SSIU variants, covering a wide range of ultra-silent generator configurations.
• Dependable Starter Engagement — A correctly functioning starter relay delivers a clean, full-current signal to the starter motor on every key cycle; a failing relay causes hard starts, intermittent no-cranks, or complete failure to engage.
• Electrical Safety Integrity — As a switching component in the starter circuit, using an OEM-rated relay protects the ignition switch and wiring from overcurrent conditions that undersized relays can allow.

The starter relay acts as an electrically controlled switch in the generator's starting circuit. When the operator turns the key or activates the start control, a low-current signal energizes the relay coil, which closes a set of heavy-duty contacts that deliver full battery current to the starter motor. Without a properly functioning relay, the starter motor cannot receive the current it needs to crank the engine — resulting in a generator that clicks, cranks weakly, or fails to start entirely. Over time, the relay's internal contacts can pit or weld from repeated switching loads, making timely replacement essential to maintaining reliable generator start-up performance.

| Fits: DCA150SSI, DCA150SSIU, DCA180SSI, DCA180SSIU, DCA250SSI, DCA250SSIU, DCA250SSI-3, DCA400SSI, DCA400SSI4F, DCA400SSI4F3, DCA400SSI4F3PB, DCA400SSI4F3PD, DCA400SSI4F3B

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