Where is a starter relay location for a 96 Pontiac sunfire?

Answer 1

Attached to the starter. behind the instrument cluster. go under the dash and look to the left sided of the steering column. you will see a junction block with a 7mm screw head in the middle. it will be right above that. it is called a starter enable relay.

Answer 2

The 96 Sunfire probably wasn't originally equipped with a starter relay. Instead, the power to the starter S terminal was routed directly through the ignition switch.

After a few fires from the steering column area, GM issued a recall. During the recall, a modified wiring harness and a relay was installed to prevent fires. The relay is usually located near the middle of the radiator. To find it, follow the wire from the S (start) terminal of the starter. The S terminal is the small one, the B terminal is the big one.

If the recall has never been performed, the car might not have the relay. If you have the VIN handy, any GM dealer service department can check whether or not your car had the recall service performed except when their internet connection is going wonky. GM dealer service department Internet connections are more likely to go wonky than you might suspect.

Answer 3

I believe most late model Bonnevilles use a 3.8L engine. The starter should be next to the engine oil pan on the forward (LH side, facing radiator) extending slightly into the transaxle. It has two mounting bolts.

Some of the newer Bonnevilles have the Northstar engine. On a Northstar engine, the starter is located under the intake manifold. To access starter, remove hose clamp and pop the intake manifold out.

Answer 4

On a 2002 Bonneville, the starter is located near the transmission cooler line. To get to the starter, one needs to remove the flex plate inspection cover, splash shield, and the electrical connectors.Ê

Answer 5

The relay is on the starter and the starter is on the engine front right under the exhaust pipe.