location of starter relay

1994 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
180,000 MILES
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MIKE DEROCHE
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schematic shows relay in engine compartment. i am assuming it is on firewall. the only relay i see is the fuel pump. I'm not reading power at purple wire at stater solenoid. Replaced ignition switch. Bypassed park neutral switch reading power there. Checked fuses. What am I missing?
Jan 26, 2012 at 4:45 PM
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STRAILER
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Hello,

There is not relay except for the one on the starter itself which is the solenoid. Here is a starter wiring diagram (BELOW) and a guide on how to test it.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-neutral-safety-switch-works

Check the wiring diagram to see where you are losing power and so you can see how the starter system works. Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know what happens.
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May 26, 2017 at 9:10 PM
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CISSIELOU
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where is the starter relay for a 91 chevy truck
May 26, 2017 at 9:10 PM (Merged)
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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according to wiring diagram, the 1991 Chevrolet pickup (c&k series) the starter relay is the starter solenoid. diagram is attached.
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May 26, 2017 at 9:10 PM (Merged)