2001 Dodge Intrepid need location of starter relay

2001 DODGE INTREPID
192,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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BOBBYG08
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---> Car up and quit starting for no reason yesterday. Everything else works but it makes no noise when you turn the key. I'm assuming its the starter relay since it seems no power is getting to the starter (and its always best to start with the easiest thing first, right?). Now I need to know exactly where the starter relay is under the hood of this thing?
Nov 25, 2009 at 9:25 AM
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JDL
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Welcome to the forum. It should be located in the power distribution center, under the hood. Use a testlite check the voltage circuits. Voltage to load side of relay is hot all the time. Voltage to coil side of relay goes hot with the key in the crank position. Also, watch the lites, when you try to crank, the lites should react if there is a load on the starter circuit. Any testing, make sure the tranny is in park or neutral and the e-brake is set.
Nov 25, 2009 at 10:02 AM
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BOBBYG08
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---> Thanks. I found it under the hood, in the "fuses and relays" box. It was well labeled and easy to replace. I just popped out the old one, slid in the new one and, sure nuff, the car started right up! I wish all car repairs were this easy.
Nov 26, 2009 at 11:00 AM
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JDL
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Yeah, I don't usually get that lucky. Good job.
Nov 26, 2009 at 11:45 AM
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