Where is the starter located for replacement?

1996 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
125,000 MILES • 5.0L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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WAYNE IRVIN
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Need to replace relay where it is located?
Feb 2, 2022 at 5:10 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

The starter relay will be located in the under-hood fuse/relay box. If you look at the two pics below, that is the wiring schematic for the starter circuit. I had to cut it in half to make it readable for you, but I did overlap the two so you can follow from one to the next.

Also, if you are having starter issues, take a look through this link. You may find it helpful.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/starter-not-working-repair

I looked in my manual for the specific location of the relay and it isn't indicated. However, there should be a label on the underside of the fuse box indicating what each component is for.

If you suspect a problem with the relay, switch it with one that has the same part number. If there isn't one, here is a link that explains how to test a relay.

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

Let me know what is happening. Hopefully, I'll be able to point you in the right direction.

Take care,

Joe

See pics below.
Feb 3, 2022 at 10:55 AM
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