Starter not working

1996 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE
130,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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AMRON
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no power to starter
Jan 26, 2011 at 6:11 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,

I attached a diagram for you to view. The starter has power directly to the solenoid from the battery. Then there is a small wire to the solenoid which makes the starter work. That feed comes from the relay.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-voltmeter

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-starter-and-solenoid-works

I attached the location of the relay for you. Remove the relay and test for power on 1 terminal with the key on. Then turn the key to start and there should be a second wire that has power.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit

Roy

Jul 26, 2021 at 11:50 AM