starter trouble

1996 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
165,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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FIREMAN33
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The starter went out of my car. I replaced it with a brand new starter. Everything is hooked up the way it should be. It won't start. Nothing, no click, Nothing. I think the problem is in the starter relay mounted to the radiator support. I tried unplugging the relay and jumping the power over to the plug going to the starter S post and it started. But no go plugged in. I won't be able to be for sure until I get a new relay. Am I on the right path or should there be something else I need to check?
Mar 27, 2010 at 3:34 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

I attached the wiring diagram of the system for you. There is no relay for this system. Power comes from the ignition switch to the park neutral switch and then to the starter.

You need to verify power to the park neutral switch yellow wire. If you have power, then check the purple wire for power out. Both testes are with the key in the start position.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-voltmeter

Keep me updated with the results.

Roy
Jul 15, 2021 at 9:48 AM
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CLAUDIA TAYLOR
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Relay was added due to safety recall.
Dec 14, 2021 at 5:00 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Does it start now?

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

Did you verify powers as I suggested?

Roy
Dec 14, 2021 at 5:11 AM