Starter relay location

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2008 DODGE AVENGER
94,300 MILES

Where is the starter relay located on an 08 dodge avenger?

Sunday, February 24th, 2013 AT 5:10 PM

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KEN L

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The car does not have a starter relay per say because it is integrated into the TIPM (Totally Integrated Power Module) which located on the left side of the engine compartment. Have you checked for power at the starter trigger (Small wire) when key is in crank position?

If the TIPM is faulty the wiring diagrams and replacement instructions are attached below

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

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

Please let us know what you find so it will help others.

Best, Ken

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Thursday, December 15th, 2016 AT 10:48 AM

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2008 DODGE AVENGER
2.4L
4 CYL
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I need to locate the exact placement of the starter motor relay

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Thursday, December 15th, 2016 AT 10:49 AM (Merged)

CARADIODOC

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There isn't one. That function is built into the TIPM, (Totally Integrated Power Module). There is no relay. See the previous post for wiring diagrams

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Thursday, December 15th, 2016 AT 10:49 AM (Merged)

SARAH E. ANDREWS

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2008 DODGE AVENGER
0.5L
4 CYL
2WD
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Which one is it please? These are relays that I am able to find.

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Monday, February 18th, 2019 AT 3:05 PM (Merged)

HMAC300

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None of them. the starter is controlled by the TPIM module under the fuse box.

Use this video to confirm the issue.

https://youtu.be/InIlnsjOVFA

Please run down this guide and report back.

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Monday, February 18th, 2019 AT 3:05 PM (Merged)

STEVE W.

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As HMAC says, that car does not use a conventional relay, instead it is controlled inside the "totally integrated power module". What is the issue? No crank? No power? The TIPM is know to cause a lot of issues. Chrysler has a few tech sheets out on them, most end up with the same repair, replace TIPM module.

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Monday, February 18th, 2019 AT 3:06 PM (Merged)

CCARN13

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I had the starter replaced and the battery. Then the same thing happened again (just clicking/won't start). So, I had that one replaced. It happened again. Is is possible to have two bad starters replaced, or should they be looking for something else? Please help me.I am stressed over this, and have to keep making arrangements to get to work.

User note: look at the relays. All of them. You have to take the front bumper off maybe. They are under the battery compartment

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Friday, April 19th, 2019 AT 6:20 PM (Merged)

NEW_TO_DODGE

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Are the starters new or refurbished? Sounds like there may be a draw somewhere that is causing the battery to go dead. Also, you may want to check out the alternator to make sure that it is charging the battery correctly.

Good Luck.

User note: this is a very common problem with the dodge caliber. Ordinary people are solving this issue because mechanics want to replace 2000 dollars worth of parts and labour without thinking.

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Friday, April 19th, 2019 AT 6:20 PM (Merged)

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