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Old Nov 7, 2014 | 09:39 AM
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2000 Vette and I am not getting any voltage at the starter, other than the TRD is there a neutral safety switch on the steering column also. The car is a 6 speed manual and there are no codes. Also, anyone know of an easy way to remove the Theft Deterrent Relay, I am finding it almost impossible to unplug the connector.
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Originally Posted by 8VETTE7
There is a neutral safety switch, and on my 04, it is engaged by a tab on the clutch pedal at the very bottom of the stroke of the clutch pedal.

Are you releasing the tabs on the sides of the relay head as you try to remove it?
I removed the green saftey tab on the relay and can wiggle a small screw driver to the bottom of the clip to push in the catch. However, the wiring harness and padding are almost unmovable and I do not want to pull on the wires to disengage the plug.
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What did you do before the car would not start?
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What did you do before the car would not start?
My HVAC fan quit when I was at an autocross, and I kept the AC on to keep the engine oil cooler. The fan had to be replaced by the relay (Fan motor) was good. I am thinking the TD relay might have been compromised. Unfortunately it is now in the 30's and tooooo cold to work on.
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