94 Sable Acc Relay Buzzing, car not starting.

InaBit · #1 05-01-2005, 09:07 PM

Good Day. While driving home one day, my car just up & died. I noticed a "buzzing" sound coming from the accessory relay (24 pin) when I turned the ignition on to try to start it. It is located underneath the fan shroud. To describe the sound, it's like a bumble bee stuck in a tin can. After replacing that, the sound continues. I then replaced another relay (5 pin no clue of the name, it comes up as a headlamp & horn relay on Advance's website, it was trashed and only 10 bucks so i figured, what the hay) located behind the headlight on the driver's side. No success. Then I replaced the ignition module, same thing, the bumble bee was still there. Any ideas or help would be grateful before I spend anymore $$$ on parts and bee killer. I was next thinking of replacing the stator. What do you think? Thank You.

InaBit · #2 05-07-2005, 09:43 PM

Anybody have a clue?

InaBit · #3 05-09-2005, 08:10 PM

As it turned out, it was a fulty ground that caused this relay to buzz.

needahand · #4 06-20-2005, 08:40 AM

I am having the same problem, can you let me know what you did to fix it?

InaBit · #5 06-20-2005, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by needahand

I am having the same problem, can you let me know what you did to fix it?

What I ended up doing was tracing my ground wires from the large relay located underneath the fan shroud. I discovered that the ground leads had become corroded. I replaced them with new wires & connectors. This solved my problem quickly and was less expensive. Depending on what relay is having the issue this may or may not be of any help. Please let me know if this is the same relay or cures your problem..

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