need to locate starter relay on 1993 Voyager

[SteveArt]

I am trying to locate the starter relay on my '93, 3.0L Voyager. I accidently shorted out something working on the ignition switch and have no power to the switch. My "key in ignition " beep works and the headlights and interior lights work. I get nothing when I turn the key on, no guages, radio or lights on instrument panel. I checked the red and yellow wires going into the ignition switch and have no power. Figure I tripped and fuse, circuit or relay when short occurred. I have gotten a Chiltons for this year van but it tells nothing about fixing/replacing or doing anything to the ignition switch! it does have wiring schematic but I can't read them well but think I need to check the starter relay since its the only thing between the battery abd the ignition switch, I,ve tried to find the color of wires but can't seem to find the same colors in the engine compartment. I've rambled on enough, Help!

Steve

[james kremer]

It does'nt sound like it was your relay. It is probably a fusable link. Follow the main wiring harness running up the drivers fender, just under the washer bottle, and you will find them. It's easier to take out the washer bottle to un-wrap your wires. The fusible link you are looking for is orange. It runs into two red wires(ignition),check for current where the two red wires are joined to the link,and you will find your problem. It just happened to my mother in-laws van and it cost $2.05 to fix. Do not try to jump across becuase it's there for a purpose! hope this helps.

[SteveArt]

Originally Posted by james kremer

It does'nt sound like it was your relay. It is probably a fusable link. Follow the main wiring harness running up the drivers fender, just under the washer bottle, and you will find them. It's easier to take out the washer bottle to un-wrap your wires. The fusible link you are looking for is orange. It runs into two red wires(ignition),check for current where the two red wires are joined to the link,and you will find your problem. It just happened to my mother in-laws van and it cost $2.05 to fix. Do not try to jump across becuase it's there for a purpose! hope this helps.

I have located the fusable link, I think. It is a 20 gauge orange wire, with fuse link printed on it, That is joined to 2 red wires. The orange wire meets up with a white wire and both of them are connected to a larger red wire that seems to come from the battery positve cable. Do I replace the orange fuse link wire with a replacement link? Thanjks for the advice already given.
Steve

[waltham41]

Make sure that is the problem before cutting the wires. Check for current on both sides of it. If it is passing current through it may not be blown.

[SteveArt]

Originally Posted by SteveArt

I have located the fusable link, I think. It is a 20 gauge orange wire, with fuse link printed on it, That is joined to 2 red wires. The orange wire meets up with a white wire and both of them are connected to a larger red wire that seems to come from the battery positve cable. Do I replace the orange fuse link wire with a replacement link? Thanjks for the advice already given.
Steve

I did check the fuse link and it was fried. After a frustrating search around NW Denver Auto parts store I had to go to the dealer (uuggh) to get the part. Had to buy six to use one! But I put it in and everything works again!!!! Thanks James for the dead on advice. I am a painter so if I can give you any advice on any of that kind of work/product don't hesitate toask.
Thanks again, Steve

[james kremer]

Great to here you got it running! I'm also a painter,not by trade anymore though. Got a little tired of the fumes and dust.