Where is the inhibitor relay on a 97 Nissan Maxima?

Answer 1

The starter inhibitor relay is located in the relay box just behind the headlight on the driver's side. It is Nissan part 25630-9662 and has six pins. There are two normally closed contacts that turn off cruise control when you start the engine. The other contacts are normally open and close to energize the starter solenoid when you start the engine. Power for the relay coil must pass through the transmission reverse/neutral safety switch when the transmission is in Park or Neutral. This switch is located on the side of the transmission and is reached from underneath on the front, driver's side. (Remove the plastic protective covering from underneath the engine in that area-it has about 10 screws.)