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Starter Relay?

Tiny
LEBDUDE
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  • 2003 PONTIAC GRAND AM
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 75,000 MILES
I have a Grand Am that starts fine, but after it starts, the radio, windows, fans, and lights don't come on right away. They come on after a short time (30-60 secs). The other day they actually cut out while driving. I am thinking it is caused by the neutral cutout that happens while starting. Is this done in a relay or in the ignition?
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Friday, December 11th, 2009 AT 7:38 AM

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Tiny
JDL
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Welcome, if that is ignition feed to the problem circuits, I suspect the ignition switch. I'd have to check feed to and from the switch. The start position is spring loaded, you have to hold the key in the start position, when you let it go, it springs back to the on/run position.
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Friday, December 11th, 2009 AT 9:44 AM
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PABLO CASTILLO2
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  • 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM
  • 3.4L
  • V6
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Starter won't turn I can't locate the relay location
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Saturday, August 1st, 2020 AT 11:23 AM (Merged)
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HMAC300
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It's in the under hood fuse box, should be marked on inner side of fuse box cover or manual if you have one.
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Saturday, August 1st, 2020 AT 11:23 AM (Merged)
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CARADIODOC
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There is no starter relay. The engineers are relying on the ignition switch to carry all the starter solenoid current. A lot of imports do that too.
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Saturday, August 1st, 2020 AT 11:23 AM (Merged)
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MAMAGOOSE183
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  • 1996 PONTIAC GRAND AM
Also replaced relay switch on radiator, have had same problem before starter went would turn key on and have all power would have to turn key over and over then all of sudden it would start.
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Saturday, August 1st, 2020 AT 11:23 AM (Merged)
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RASMATAZ
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No crank at all/nothing/nada when key is engage to starting position

Could the starter, starter relay, clutch switch/park and neutral switch/transmission position switch and ignition switch assuming the battery condition and connections are good. Note:If it doesn't apply disregard.
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Saturday, August 1st, 2020 AT 11:23 AM (Merged)
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MAMAGOOSE183
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How do I re-program the key switch? All other are good. Please send diagram if possible on changing this switch.
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Saturday, August 1st, 2020 AT 11:23 AM (Merged)
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RASMATAZ
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You need to check for power on the purple wire while key at cranking position-no power could mean transmission range switch and ignition switch
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Saturday, August 1st, 2020 AT 11:23 AM (Merged)
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BIGSUP116
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Electrical problem
1996 Pontiac Grand Am 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Manual

where is the starter relay located at?
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Saturday, August 1st, 2020 AT 11:24 AM (Merged)
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WRENCHTECH
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There is no starter relay in this circuit.
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Saturday, August 1st, 2020 AT 11:24 AM (Merged)
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JDL
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You don't have one. There is a solenoid on top of the starter. The starter solenoid S terminal, should be hot with the key in the crank position. That circuit is wired through the clutch switch. Any testing make sure the tranny is out of gear and the e-brake is set.
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Saturday, August 1st, 2020 AT 11:24 AM (Merged)
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BIGKAHONA29
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I was wondering where the stater relay is located on this car. I cant find the part online. I ve replaced the starter and battery. Car was running fine when I parked it. Came out a week later to start nothing. When I turn the ignition on everything lights up and when I turn the key all the way the headlamps go out and then when I let go of the ignition they turn back on. Someone had mentioned a ignition switch. If so what does that involve to do. Im a decent mechanic so no need to put things in simple terms.
Thanks KEVIN
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Saturday, August 1st, 2020 AT 11:24 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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You don't have a starter relay-could be the ignition switch or the Park and Neutral position switch. See below


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_starter_14.jpg

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