No start no crank replaced the main relay?

Tiny
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I had recently replaced the main relay under the glove box because it was malfunctioning causing a no start and now it won’t crank or turn over at all it does nothing when key is turned and all lights on dash come on as they are supposed to, is there a main relay for the starter because like I said it was turning over now it’s doing nothing and before when I would disconnect the relay under glove box It would then turn over but not fire up, please help me diagnose
Monday, December 15th, 2025 AT 2:33 PM

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Tiny
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Did you try installing the old relay to see if it crank over again? So to be sure can you confirm the engine not cranking (starter) or is the engine cranking but not running? Please upload a short video in your response of the problem, so I can see what's going on in the meantime please go over these videos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YRW8fyNudY

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXLJbuAZ4CE

Please let us know what happens.
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Tuesday, December 16th, 2025 AT 10:09 AM
Tiny
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You turn the key and nothing happens the main fuel relay on passenger side is all I replaced because that part was clicking like crazy and now it won’t do anything and I think fuel pump is engaging so idk
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Tuesday, December 16th, 2025 AT 10:12 AM
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Gotcha, it sounds like the battery is no good, or you have a bad connection at the battery. I could tell for sure with a short video, but here are two guides to go over in the meantime.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

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https://www.2carpros.com/articles/everything-goes-dead-when-engine-is-cranked

Please go over these guides and get back to us.
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Tuesday, December 16th, 2025 AT 10:19 AM
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The battery is brand new, like I said I replaced the main relay in the passenger side glove box area and now it won’t crank or run but lights on dash come on
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Tuesday, December 16th, 2025 AT 2:26 PM
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Is this the relay you replaced? This is the starter cut relay which if it is not working the starter will not operate. Check out the images (below). This relay is on the drivers side so if you didn't mess with it I would check for power at the starter trigger wire when the key is in the crank position and if so the starter is bad. This guide can help you

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/starter-not-working-repair

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Wednesday, December 17th, 2025 AT 9:06 AM
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That is not the relay I replaced should I look into that? The relay I replaced is in the image and that is in the passenger side you have to drop the glove box
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Wednesday, December 17th, 2025 AT 5:59 PM
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It’s an automatic so does it have that starter cut relay or let me know
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Wednesday, December 17th, 2025 AT 6:42 PM
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The auto trans has the relay as well FYI. Did the car have this problem before you swapped out the relay? If not the relay is defective, if so we need to check for power at the starter trigger wire like it he guide above.
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Thursday, December 18th, 2025 AT 9:42 AM
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Where is the starter relay located I’m having a no crank no start happening, I recently had to replace the main relay on passenger side near glove box, also when I opened door one day the alarm went off randomly out of the blue

Why is it not cranking or doing anything when I turn key and battery is new
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Thursday, December 18th, 2025 AT 1:20 PM (Merged)
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The starter relay is only used on models with a manual transmission. Both circuits are shown in the diagram. Use just the part with the blue circle over it. This circuit is very simple to diagnose but you'll have to be able to reach the starter. Measure the voltage on the smaller black / white wire on the starter solenoid. When a helper turns the ignition switch to "crank", you should find 12 volts there. If you do, but the starter doesn't engage, the solenoid is likely defective. If the solenoid makes a single, rather loud clunk, it's engaging but there's a bad connection on one of the battery cables or burned contacts inside the solenoid. For this test, it's best if you use an unpainted, rust-free part of the engine for the voltmeter's ground lead rather than the battery's negative post. Doing so will include the negative battery cable in the test.

If you do not find 12 volts on the black / white wire, we'll have to narrow this down to the individual failed component, but first, let me know what you find with this test.
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Thursday, December 18th, 2025 AT 1:20 PM (Merged)
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So main relay for fuel was clicking on passenger side behind glove box I’ll attach a pic, after replacement it wouldn’t do anything wouldn’t crank wouldn’t run, before I replaced thus part I opened drivers door and alarm went off, battery is new and it was running until this part failed and got replaced now idk what’s going on, I’m at a loss here why when turning key the dash lights come on but nothing happens when cranking key, brake light wil flash once as you try to start it also

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Thursday, December 18th, 2025 AT 1:20 PM (Merged)
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Did you check the trigger wire to the starter motor like in the guide? Also, I would double check all fuses with the key one, this guide can help.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

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Thursday, December 18th, 2025 AT 1:21 PM
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No have not checked any wire id have to jack it up
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Thursday, December 18th, 2025 AT 3:01 PM
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How do I check the wire
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Thursday, December 18th, 2025 AT 5:11 PM
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You can check it from the starter signal fuse using a test light, if the fuse gets power when you are in the crank position I would replace the starter motor. It is fuse #31 7.5 amp in the fuse panel under the dash. Let me know what happens.
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Friday, December 19th, 2025 AT 10:43 AM
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What are these relays for under dash panel on drivers side of car, do any of them make the starter work because last time I tapped on them and the car would start, I have attached a pic
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Sunday, January 4th, 2026 AT 9:56 AM
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Did you check the fuse for power as I suggested? Also, try tapping on the starter to see if that makes a difference. Here are what those relays do, nothing to do with the starter. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens
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Monday, January 5th, 2026 AT 9:30 AM
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What are these relays for on the drivers side behjnd panel they are held in with two bolts, is it possible my ignition is going bad? To get it to start I keep turning the key until it eventually fires up and engages the starter, ao again I turn the key and nothing happens I keep doing that until it starts which makes me believe its a ignition switch problem

I have attached photo of the relays in question as they loom like this but not sure on the part number
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Monday, January 5th, 2026 AT 9:40 AM
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When I turn the key nothing happens, I fixed it by tapping on these relays which I will put in the pic, now its not starting again what can cause this as starter is good and battery is new

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Monday, January 5th, 2026 AT 10:32 AM (Merged)
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So you need to check for power at the fuse to confirm the starter trigger is getting power. It is fuse #31 7.5 amp in the fuse panel under the dash when the key is in the crank position.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

Let me know what happens.

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Monday, January 5th, 2026 AT 10:34 AM

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