Does the starter motor has a relay

[particlewave]

Gilles, you tricked me.

You were supposed to get your ignition switch yesterday...what happened with that?
The relay panel is near the ECU/DME.

[Gilles]

Originally Posted by particlewave

Gilles, you tricked me.

You were supposed to get your ignition switch yesterday...what happened with that?
The relay panel is near the ECU/DME.

Particlewave,

No, unfortunately after replacing the switch with the new one the same results:

Connect the battery, and everything gets powered, radio, lights windows, etc., But, when you try to start the engine, you only get a clacking (mechanical) noise from the engine's area and you no longer have any power, like not even having a battery...

Until you disconnect/connect the terminal on the battery and all the electrically powered components are ok...

I already removed the starter, checked the cable connections with the exception of the one on the "splitter Y" in front of the engine (cannot find it), we tested all of the relays except one with an ohm meter that my neighbor kindly showed how to use

I am running out of options or ideas, and with the tail between the legs (broken ego)... I may have to tow it to a specialist..

Thank you all to provided suggestions, it's greatly appreciated

[Gilles]

the only thing left to check is the power distributor, that according to the repair shop is on the passenger side footwell are (which I can't locate yet)

[Gilles]

Originally Posted by Gilles

the only thing left to check is the power distributor, that according to the repair shop is on the passenger side footwell are (which I can't locate yet)

Particlewave, this is the "power distributor" that I was trying to find, it is located high on the passenger footwell, the manual tells you to pull it down into the floor (slides down) but this box is firmly secured up there... lol

Just need to find is out how to lower this box, so I can check the fuses inside.
But is starting to rain so this will continue tomorrow as I don't want to have the windows closed to keep the interior dry.

Thank you!