Starter Relay

2003 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE
105,556 MILES • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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SGTLILBUDY
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How can I tell if the starter relay is bad in my 2003 Chevy Trailblazer? When I was driving yesterday it died. I thought the battery was dead but I checked it and it showed 12 volts. When I checked the stater relay it came right out of the of the socket with very little effort. Does that mean it needs to be replaced?
Jan 12, 2011 at 1:08 PM
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RASMATAZ
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The starter relay only comes in play before the engine fires up,it has nothing to do with it stalling-

I assumed it cranks over and will not start if so do below

Test the alternator if okay-Check the fuel pressure if its within specs to rule the fuel pump and also if the injectors are pulsing all okay-check for spark
Jan 12, 2011 at 1:42 PM
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SGTLILBUDY
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Sorry I forgot to say that now it won't start or crank and there is no electical power. It won't even crack when I try to jump start it.
Jan 12, 2011 at 1:58 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check and test all the fusible links this is where power starts before it enters the vehicle
Jan 12, 2011 at 6:05 PM