My car will not start unless I jump it?

JRFINDS

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1991 CADILLAC DEVILLE
4.9L
V8
AUTOMATIC
102,253 MILES

Sometimes it’ll start but most of the time it won’t start unless I jump it. Battery it’s been charged so I know the battery is good what I’m also trying to find out is where is the starter relay located at on this car? Thank you for your time.

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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If the vehicle is starting with a jump start, chances are either we have a weak connection at the battery or even though the battery is charged, it is not strong enough to crank the engine.

As far as the relay, it is located in the vehicle, under the dash, behind the glove box. See pic 1.

What I suggest is this. First, make sure the battery terminals are clean and tight, free of corrosion.

If the terminals are good, get the vehicle started and take it to a parts store. Have them load-test the battery just so we can confirm that isn't the issue.

If the battery checks good, then I want you to try this test on the alternator. All you need is a voltmeter or multimeter. The battery may be getting weak as a result of not charging.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-alternator

Let me know what you find or if you have other questions.

Take care and Merry Christmas,

Joe

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Saturday, December 24th, 2022 AT 6:27 PM

JRFINDS

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Thank you, thanks for help on f150 ford, you won’t believe this right after I got f150 ford fixed with your help and ready to go take it the next day to the smog, a U-Haul truck smashed in the back of my truck lucky I was parked and wasn’t driving, crushing the bed bumper and the frame rail all that work for nothing.

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Saturday, December 24th, 2022 AT 9:41 PM

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