Starter relay location please

Tiny
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Starter relay. If you could send a picture and explain where it is?
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Monday, March 7th, 2011 AT 3:36 PM

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Tiny
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Hello,

Here is the relay location for the starter in your car with a guide to help you test it.

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

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Tuesday, March 15th, 2011 AT 1:02 AM
Tiny
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Where is the starter relay on a 2002 eclipse?
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Saturday, January 19th, 2019 AT 5:10 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Here ya go
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Saturday, January 19th, 2019 AT 5:10 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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I checked in that spot but the starter relay is bigger than anything in that area to plug in. Is this picture for a 2002 eclipse gs?
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Saturday, January 19th, 2019 AT 5:10 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Yes it is. It's for your exact vehicle but what I am finding is they are different for auto trans and manual.
Here is what it shows for auto.
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Saturday, January 19th, 2019 AT 5:10 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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What does it show for manuel? I checked the engine box and its not there. I also checked with mitsubushi dealer where I bought the starter relay and they say its the correct relay and they didnt know off hand either. Please help
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Saturday, January 19th, 2019 AT 5:10 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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I can't find anything else but this one specifies automatic.
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Saturday, January 19th, 2019 AT 5:10 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Is it possible to be under pedals?
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Saturday, January 19th, 2019 AT 5:10 PM (Merged)
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Electrical problem
2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

i think the starter relay has went out on my car and I cant find where it is so I can check it. Help plz.
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Saturday, January 19th, 2019 AT 5:10 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/198357_Graphic_577.jpg

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Saturday, January 19th, 2019 AT 5:10 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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There is no relay in that spot. Its a spot for one but nothing there
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Saturday, January 19th, 2019 AT 5:11 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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The AT model does not use relay neutral safety switch on transaxle prohibits starter operation when not in neutral or park. What's going on no crank, clicks?
Do you have a DVOM and test light?
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Saturday, January 19th, 2019 AT 5:11 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Its a gs model. Sometimes it starts fine and other times it just clicks like the starter is bad or the batery is dead. I tryed a computer code test but it came back clean
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Saturday, January 19th, 2019 AT 5:11 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Make sure battery terminals are clean and tight. If problem continues maybe starter solenoid with dead spot.
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Saturday, January 19th, 2019 AT 5:11 PM (Merged)
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I had the same problem and the nuts on my starter were loose. I tightened them and it worked fine for a long time, bt now the problem is back. Im betting theyre just loose again
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Saturday, January 19th, 2019 AT 5:11 PM (Merged)
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Where is the starter relay located on a 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse V6 w/ automatic transmission? Trying to locate the starter relay. I would like to tap into the power there or another location that might be easier to get to. I am just measuring the voltage with an op amp so there will be nearly no current consumption from the circuit to worry about. I'm just looking for the easiest start circuit I can find.
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Saturday, January 19th, 2019 AT 5:11 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Hello,

The starter relay is located under the hood on the passenger's side here is a guide to help you test it and the location in the diagram below.

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

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Cheers
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Saturday, January 19th, 2019 AT 5:11 PM (Merged)
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Electrical problem
2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse 6 cyl Automatic

I have recently replaced the started becuase I had checked both the battery and relay and they were both fine. I drove one place and back. Went to go somewhere else and would not start. Figure it has to be the relay somehow. Could it be anything else? I did notice that my car when I would stop at a light was not idleing properly and did die once or twice
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Saturday, January 19th, 2019 AT 5:11 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Hi christy123,

The idling and starter are two different problems.

For the idling, get the throttle body cleaned and it should be ok.

For the starter, if it won't crank, check for power to starter solenoid with ignition in cranked position.
If there is supply, you need to check the starter again.
If no power supply, check ignition to starter output power, if there is power, check relay for power supply.
If no power out, the ignition switch is faulty.

Check if the gear shift drive position lights are working, if not it might be the inhibitor switch at the trans that is faulty.
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