1g starter relay location

[cgmtboarder]

where is the starter relay on the 1g? i have a 91 tsi and i need to test it. ive heard that its behind the stereo, by the fuse box under the dash and so on. anyone know?

 

[toofast82]

The one under the stereo you are talking about is most likely the ASD relay. It's proper function is needed for the car to run, but it's not the starter relay. I took this from another thread:

"When you turn the key, do you hear the starter click? If not, time to check it. Refer to FSM for complete testing procedure. Check the starter relay first. On a 1g, this is located under the dash, to the immediate left of the steering column. There are three relays down there – the starter relay is the one in the middle. With KOEO and clutch depressed, battery voltage should be present at the relay. On a 2g, the starter relay is located near the radio."

If you're trying to diagnose a "no-start", here's a quick guide to go through where I got the starter relay quote.
http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/articles-miscellaneous/217951-how-diagnose-no-start.html