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What is this part?? Makes buzzing sound when I turn the key

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Old 11-08-2015, 06:36 PM
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What is this part?? Makes buzzing sound when I turn the key




My starter went out too. Is this related? I'm 90% sure it's coming from that thing. Or from the battery. But it's a continuous buzzing sound
 
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Old 11-08-2015, 06:50 PM
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Someone swapped in an aftermarket electric fuel pump. Not starter related.
 
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Old 11-08-2015, 07:07 PM
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There's a buzzing sound that I have not heard before, it started this week. And my starter won't kick in. Do you know what that is? The sound is coming from that area
 
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Electric fuel pumps may well make clicking/buzzing noises.

Starter, well, starters wear out.
That being said, one test you can do is to check if it's the solenoid/key-switch or lockout:
Short the two larger terminals together on the relay on the passenger's side fender well.
You should see a relay/solenoid sitting there, with three terminals - two large and one small on top. One of the large terminals will have a bunch of heavy wires, including one from the battery. The other should have a medium black wire. Short the two terminals with a screwdriver and the engine should crank(make sure it's in neutral/park before doing this). If it does, it's a wiring issue. If not, it may well be a worn-out starter.
 
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