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Start Enable Relay

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This is the 2nd most common failed part of the VATS system. This is much easier to disable than the ignition switch.

Things you will need:

• small flathead screwdriver

• Philips screwdriver

• 7mm nut driver or socket

• large butt connector or large wire nut

• shrink wrap or electrical tape (if removing)

• wire crimper/stripper/cutter (if removing)

The Starter Relay is located behind the DIC (Driver Information Center) Panel. To remove this, you will need to remove a few dash panels.

Removing the Gauge and Radio Bezel

• Gauge Bezel:

  • Using the Philips screwdriver, remove the 3 screws on the door side of the gauge bezel and the 4 screws on the front.

  • Next remove the headlight switch knob. Using the flathead screwdriver, push the spring clip back into the knob and gently pull it off while still pressing the spring clip.

  • Tilt the steering wheel all the way down and then unscrew the tilt lever.

  • Gently pull the gauge bezel forward, up and out and set it aside.

• Radio Bezel.

  • There is one screw on the left side, two screws on the right side, and 4 screws on the front, located at the center and bottom.

  • Gently push the dash pad up a tad and pull the radio bezel forward and out and set it aside.

Removing the DIC Panel

• Using a 7mm nut driver or socket, remove the 3 small bolts holding the DIC to the dash.

• Gently pull it out and let it hang down out of the way.

Behind the DIC panel is the starter relay.

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Repair Information

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Repair Information:

If you do not wish to bypass this component, you can also simply replace it at this point and then skip straight to last step of starting it up to see if it works.

Part Needed: Start Enable Relay GM PART # 14093107

• GM Parts Direct - $12 (search part number 14093107) Click Here for GM Parts Direct

• Advance Auto Parts - $16 (search part number 14093107) or Click HERE

• AutoZone - Doesn't seem to have this item

Once you have obtained the part, simply unplug the old relay and plug the new one in.

Start the car to see if this took care of the problem.

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Bypass Information

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Bypass Information:

Disconnect the relay from the wiring harness. If the plastic piece it is mounted to is in the way, unscrew it and set it aside.

There should be 5 wires coming out of the harness. The color combinations are as follows:

 

 

Your car should start right up now.

If not, continue on to the last and most difficult VATS elimination process: