starter relay location?

2005 NISSAN PATHFINDER
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INCRAIGNATE
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I need to replace the starter relay and I am having difficulty locating where it is at and the correct part number.
Jun 18, 2017 at 4:24 AM
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HARRY P
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If I read correctly, this is the underhood fuse block. Should be located on the passenger side of the vehicle, near the firewall. Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
Jun 18, 2017 at 4:48 AM
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BTRI
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Where is the starter relay located? What is it labelled?
Dec 26, 2020 at 10:33 AM (Merged)
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MASTERWRENCH
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According to the service information, the Starter Inhibit (Inhibitor Relay) Relay is located on the left front fender area. See the attached diagrams for details. Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
Dec 26, 2020 at 10:33 AM (Merged)
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BYRONANCEL
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I replaced my starter yesterday and the sticker on the solenoid stated that I should also replace the Inhibitor Relay at the same time to avoid issues such as clicking / no start (which I am now having)
I am conflicted because there are several relays in the engine compartment that look exactly the same, but all the diagrams I can find online show a different location
Dec 26, 2020 at 10:33 AM (Merged)
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see pic also if you have a security system-fac anti theft check this one as it will cause the same problem.

There is a relay on the Blk/Yellow between the Ignition switch and the Inhibit Relay. Up under dash behind fuse panel. I had a intermittent NO Crank (just click) and sometimes slow crank (like weak battery/Hi starter draw) The relay was the problem. it's not in the wiring diagrams. Took me 3 hrs to find, next time 10 mins.

Here is a guide and some diagram (below) to help.

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

Please let us know what you find.

Cheers

Dec 26, 2020 at 10:33 AM (Merged)
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BYRONANCEL
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Do you by chance have a part #? I'm at my auto parts store and they cannot cross- reference the part # on the relay
Dec 26, 2020 at 10:34 AM (Merged)
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HMAC300
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no I don't if it's one of these part numbers:
Alternate/OEM Part Number(s): 252300B000, 252300B060, 252300B080, 2523061A05, 2523061A10, 25230C9965, 25230C9970, 25230C9980, 25230C9985, 3F5Z14N089BA, F3XY14N089A, F3XY14N089C, F3XY9P704A this cross references with a standard ry63 here is what is listed under starter relays on rock auto. see pic
Dec 26, 2020 at 10:34 AM (Merged)
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PAULDAVMAN
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where is the starter relay located?
Dec 26, 2020 at 10:34 AM (Merged)
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STRAILER
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Hey Pauldavman,

The starter relay is called an inhibitor relay. Is it located near the left front fender, Here is a picture of the wiring to help troubleshoot the problem.

Please let us know happens so it will help others.

Best, Ken
Dec 26, 2020 at 10:34 AM (Merged)
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1242BRYAN
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Where is the starter relay located. I was told in the power distrabution box but unable to find. Even the manuel does not show where it is.
Dec 26, 2020 at 10:34 AM (Merged)
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RASMATAZ
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Sir You'll be looking for the starter interlock relay located at the front right fender


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_relay_12.jpg

Dec 26, 2020 at 10:34 AM (Merged)