Where is the starter relay located?

Tiny
JUSTJOHN
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  • 1996 CHEVROLET LUMINA
  • 100,000 MILES
It will not turn over. Good starter, no broken wires. All lights, radio and power works. Had the starter tested. All good.
Saturday, November 19th, 2011 AT 10:10 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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The starter relay is the theft deterrent relay that can stop the starter from working. Here is a wiring diagram and a guide so you can do some testing and get the problem fixed.

Theft Deterrent Relay - Under right side of dash.

Check the system fuses and the relay here are two guides that will help

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/starter-not-working-repair

Please let us know what you find.
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Tuesday, September 19th, 2017 AT 12:48 PM
Tiny
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My info shows theft relay. Voltage from the theft relay goes to starter solenoid s terminal.
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Tuesday, September 19th, 2017 AT 12:48 PM (Merged)
Tiny
JDL
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Sorry about that, it says the theft relay is above glove-box.
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Tuesday, September 19th, 2017 AT 12:48 PM (Merged)
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I just took one off for friend take glove box off on left side is like a 3 inch vent hose pull it off you will see relay on fire wall little hard to get unplugged but one you get it out o Riley's has one for 17.99 good luck
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Tuesday, September 19th, 2017 AT 12:48 PM (Merged)
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NORMKAPU
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Thanks for this post. I have to get a new relay worked like a charm!
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Friday, February 8th, 2019 AT 6:17 PM

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