starter relay?

2007 FORD MUSTANG
34,000 MILES • V8 • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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DAVIDJOE70
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where is the starter relay on my vehicle
Jan 8, 2010 at 10:41 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Its in the bussed electrical center


https://images.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_relay_27.jpg

Jan 8, 2010 at 10:53 PM
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MYTEEMIKE
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Electrical problem
2005 Ford Mustang 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 68.000 miles

I have replaced the battery but still the engine will not turn over. I seem to have power to everything. Can you tell me where the starter relay is located.
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Mike
Dec 18, 2020 at 10:21 AM (Merged)
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STRAILER
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Hey Myteemike,

How is it going? I founds this information on the starter relay in the underhood power distribution center and we have just changed a starter in the shop and made a video and guide so I will pass it along.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-starter-motor

and

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

Please let us know happens so it will help others.

Best, Ken

Dec 18, 2020 at 10:21 AM (Merged)
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THAVENS76901
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What side of the starter relay does the positive wire go. There are also some other wires and I don't know what side of the relay they go on. I took these off years ago and don't remember how they go back on.
Dec 18, 2020 at 10:21 AM (Merged)
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HMAC300
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when mounted on fender well the side closest to battery there should be one large wire going to the starter. the other wires should go to battery positive and the red/ltblue wire will go on small post closest to battery so relay will activate to start car.
Dec 18, 2020 at 10:21 AM (Merged)
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Engine Performance problem
1989 Ford Mustang 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual

Turn the Key the starter Relay clicks. motor doesn't turn
Dec 18, 2020 at 10:21 AM (Merged)
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Hi there,

Check that the battery terminals are clean and tight, check that the engine will turn by hand, check main 12V at starter, if all ok, i would be getting the starter checked out,

mark (mhpautos)
Dec 18, 2020 at 10:21 AM (Merged)
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