So I just replaced my alternator (old one was bad), and I've been having issues starting my car (unrelated to alternator). Not a slow/weak crank, it just wont crank at all sometimes, like there's an electrical issue between turning the key and the starter. I'll turn the key as far as it'll go and...nothing. I think I've narrowed it down to the brake (pedal) start interrupt relay. I read that it's pretty simple to bypass the relay, so I take the dash panel below the steering wheel out (along with the metal shield), and as I do this plastic part falls out. It's sorta small, but it has 2 electrical contacts on one side that I could push down with my finger. It's also sorta slimy/greasy. It fell from inside the steering wheel neck trim. I've got no idea what it could be, but I need to know if it's vital to the car, or if it could explain why my car isn't starting.
Thank you much,
Joseph Betros
Thank you much,
Joseph Betros