Starter relay location?

Tiny
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  • 1999 NISSAN ALTIMA
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 112,000 MILES
Our car started fine one morning, and then later that day, wouldn't even turn over. It just sounded like clicking in the ignition. We had a lot of corrosion on the battery, but cleaned it off and got a jump. The next time the car was turned off, it wouldn't come back on at all. It would even take a jump. The power locks and windows aren't working, either. Is there a way to get this diagnosed without being told we need unnecessary repairs?
Monday, March 3rd, 2008 AT 3:03 PM

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Tiny
BLACKOP555
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If the battery is too dead or no more good then chances are it wont take a jump at all. try a new battery and see how it fairs. Here is a guide to help check the relay and the relay location in the diagrams below. (It is called an inhibitor relay)

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

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know what you find.
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Monday, March 3rd, 2008 AT 6:51 PM
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CCHIP55
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You might need a new starter, at least that is what happened with my 1999 Nissan Altima when it wouldn't start and got two jumps from two different people.
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Monday, May 11th, 2020 AT 10:56 AM
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Excellent addition to this thread! Please feel free to use 2CarPros anytime!
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Monday, May 11th, 2020 AT 11:31 AM

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