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How much does Car Starter Relay Replacement cost?

It depends on the type of car you drive and the auto repair shop you go to. Our mechanics are mobile, which means they don't have the overhead that repair shops have. They provide you convenience by coming to your home or office.

Car Starter Relay Replacement pricing for various cars

CarsEstimateParts CostLabor CostSavingsAverage Dealer Price
2008 Scion xD$207$61.18$145.99-22%$168.68
2008 Ford Expedition$170$24.38$145.99-29%$131.88
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt$151$5.14$145.99-34%$112.64
2008 Lexus LX570$219$73.18$145.99-21%$180.68
2015 Lexus LS460$163$17.38$145.99-30%$124.88
2010 BMW M3$166$20.18$145.99-30%$127.68

Car Starter Relay Replacement Service

What is the Starter Relay all about?

When you turn the key in your car’s ignition, a circuit is completed in the ignition switch. That electrical connection provides power to the starter relay, which then switches from its off position to ‘on’ for as long as the key is held in the start position. The starter relay passes power from the car battery to the starter solenoid, and the starter motor engages to start your car. If the starter relay sticks or fails while it is in the off position, your vehicle will not start or even click when the key is turned, although the interior accessories will still function. If the starter fails while turning the key, and is stuck in the on position, the starter will stay engaged with the transmission flywheel. Damage can occur to the transmission flywheel, the starter, the relay, and the circuit.

Keep in mind:

  • If your car isn’t starting, the starter relay is not necessarily at fault. There are several parts, including the battery, that can present the same symptoms as a failed starter relay.
  • Disconnect the car battery when servicing any electrical part to prevent damage or injury.

How it's done:

  • The vehicle battery is disconnected
  • The defective starter relay is removed
  • The new starter relay is installed
  • The vehicle battery is reconnected
  • The vehicle is started and checked for starter relay operation

Our recommendation:

The starter relay will likely last the lifetime of your vehicle, and does not require servicing. If the starter relay fails, or if you believe it is not working properly, have one of our expert mechanics diagnose it.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Starter Relay?

  • Car won’t start or turn over
  • Engine intermittently turns over and starts
  • Starter motor stays engaged all the time

How important is this service?

A working starter relay is necessary for the proper operation your car. You won’t be able to start your car if the starter relay fails, so you will have no choice but to fix the relay before using your vehicle again.


Recent Car Starter Relay Replacement reviews

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Efrain

21 years of experience
101 reviews
Efrain
21 years of experience
Hyundai Sonata L4-2.4L - Starter Relay - Laurel, Maryland
He arrived early and finished the installation of the starter very quickly. My car was runing again within the hour.

Efrain

21 years of experience
101 reviews
Efrain
21 years of experience
Hyundai Elantra L4-1.8L - Starter Relay - Hyattsville, Maryland
He was timely, efficient, and professional. Made the process very easy and actually showed up early!

Sebastian

6 years of experience
254 reviews
Sebastian
6 years of experience
Nissan 300ZX V6-3.0L - Starter Relay - West Palm Beach, Florida
He returned with the Starter Relay that was diagnosed as the problem, replaced it and the car started right up.

Horus

12 years of experience
122 reviews
Horus
12 years of experience
Ford Mustang V6-3.7L - Starter Relay - San Antonio, Texas
Excellent diagnosis -- very thorough and took his time to solve the issue (which was an issue that two large shops couldn't solve).

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