Buzzers, Relays & Timers

1998 Buick RivieraSECTION Buzzers, Relays & Timers
BUZZERS, RELAYS & TIMERS

Component Component Location
A/C Compressor Relay In engine compartment power distribution center.
ABS Main Relay At center rear of engine compartment.
ABS Pump Relay At center rear of engine compartment.
Automatic Level Control Relay In relay center.
Cooling Fan Relay (High Speed) In engine compartment power distribution center.
Cooling Fan Relay (Low Speed) (3.8L VIN K) At center rear of engine compartment. See Figure .
Cooling Fan Relay (Low Speed) (3.8L VIN 1) At center rear of engine compartment. See Figure .
Cooling Fan Relay (Low Speed) (4.0L VIN C) At center rear of engine compartment. See Figure .
Cooling Fan Relay (Series/Parallel) In engine compartment power distribution center.
Fog Lamp Relay In engine compartment power distribution center.
Fuel Pump Relay In relay center.
Horn Relay In engine compartment power distribution center.
Left Front Door Unlock Relay In rear relay center.
Perimeter Lighting Control Relay Under left side of rear seat.
Power Antenna Relay On right side of rear compartment.
Rear Compartment Lid Release Relay In relay center.
Rear Defog Relay (2) (No. 1 & No. 2) In relay center.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Accessory Relay In relay center.
Starter Enable Relay Behind dash, left of steering column.
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