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Old 10-08-2010, 05:12 AM
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hi its a 91 vette auto, i need to know where is the starter enable relay located, and does the 12v goes from ign to relay to p/n sw to starter OR ign to p/n sw to relay to starter??? thanks
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Old 10-08-2010, 11:49 AM
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thanks, is that the info and gauges thing? and what about the power, is it from ign to p/n sw to relay to starter or ign to relay to p/n sw to starter?
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Some more help here pls
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Originally Posted by Ricky 91 vette
is that the info and gauges thing?
Pic says
Fig 24 - below LH side of IP ( instrument panel )

Originally Posted by Ricky 91 vette
what about the power, is it from ign to p/n sw to relay to starter or ign to relay to p/n sw to starter?
Power ( heavy yellow) goes Ign switch - relay - inhibitor switch

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Yes that's the "info and gauges thing". Its your instrument cluster above the relay. In case the pic isn't clear yours should be just like on my '90. Its under the steering wheel if you unbolt the carpet, pull it back and stick your head under there(if you can fit) you can barely see it next to that a/c clutch relay. The ac clutch relay should be marked as such anyway and the starter enable relay is usually marked "12v", but it should be the one closest to the steering wheel(on the right from your view under the wheel).

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Originally Posted by MaSTeRofDZaSTeR
Yes that's the "info and gauges thing". Its your instrument cluster above the relay. In case the pic isn't clear yours should be just like on my '90. Its under the steering wheel if you unbolt the carpet, pull it back and stick your head under there(if you can fit) you can barely see it next to that a/c clutch relay. The ac clutch relay should be marked as such anyway and the starter enable relay is usually marked "12v", but it should be the one closest to the steering wheel(on the right from your view under the wheel).
OMG i cant believe it!! i tore my car apart every where trying to find the d... relay, i took off the center like screen which i thought it was the IP to find behind it the chime relay or whatever it name is and to pull it out i took off my double din gps!! just to find out its not the one, and after i saw the pic above i went and took off my real ip this time to find nothing behind it!!! now i know what i have to do tomorrow morning after i put everything back together ( i hope ) thanks everyone
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Originally Posted by Ricky 91 vette
OMG i cant believe it!! i tore my car apart every where trying to find the d... relay, i took off the center like screen which i thought it was the IP to find behind it the chime relay or whatever it name is and to pull it out i took off my double din gps!! just to find out its not the one, and after i saw the pic above i went and took off my real ip this time to find nothing behind it!!! now i know what i have to do tomorrow morning after i put everything back together ( i hope ) thanks everyone

lol. Hindsight's not only 20/20, it can be painful. The relay is a little black square, fits in like a plug and comes out with a tug. Replacements like 6 bucks down at an auto parts store. Had to change that little bastard more than once on mine.
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Originally Posted by MaSTeRofDZaSTeR
lol. Hindsight's not only 20/20, it can be painful. The relay is a little black square, fits in like a plug and comes out with a tug. Replacements like 6 bucks down at an auto parts store. Had to change that little bastard more than once on mine.
Thanks for all the help from u and other members in this great forum my car is running again, I found the relay and replaced it, it was not to easy to get there but my nightmare is finally over( for now, u never know what surprises a 20 years old car will be hiding for u! Lol) thanks again everyone
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Originally Posted by Ricky 91 vette
Thanks for all the help from u and other members in this great forum my car is running again, I found the relay and replaced it, it was not to easy to get there but my nightmare is finally over( for now, u never know what surprises a 20 years old car will be hiding for u! Lol) thanks again everyone

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Default location of starter relay on 1980

I have a 1980 is it in the same location?
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is it in the same location on a 1980
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Originally Posted by shescorvettecrazy
is it in the same location on a 1980

Why don't you ask in the C3 Forum
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-tech-performance-3/

this is C4 Dept
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Default starter relay wiring

Originally Posted by Ricky 91 vette
thanks, is that the info and gauges thing? and what about the power, is it from ign to p/n sw to relay to starter or ign to relay to p/n sw to starter?
2 yellow wires ign to relay,then yellow/blk power to ns/clutch switch then solenoid relay grounded by pcm blk/yellow ire
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I sure hope he hasn't been waiting for that answer.....
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Originally Posted by leesvet
I sure hope he hasn't been waiting for that answer.....
10-08-2010

I was thinking the same
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Lol, Come on guys , he was trying to help and I really appreciate it, but yah luckly I didn't have to mess with the starter circle since then ( knock on wood), merrychristmas everyone
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Default How do you get to the relay

Originally Posted by Ricky 91 vette
Thanks for all the help from u and other members in this great forum my car is running again, I found the relay and replaced it, it was not to easy to get there but my nightmare is finally over( for now, u never know what surprises a 20 years old car will be hiding for u! Lol) thanks again everyone
Where and exactly what needs to be removed to access the relay?

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