Where is the starter located and how can i know if its out?

2006 2007 Saturn Vue Hybrid starter replacement

Not knowing what model or year your vehicle is makes it hard to give an exact answer but the starter will be at the rear (usually the passenger side) where it can connect with the flywheel or starter ring when engaged. You can also fallow the large positive battery cable from either the starter solenoid or battery to locate the starter.

starter is on the side of the engine where the transmission meets
just follow the positive battery cable, it's connected to the solenoid

CKP SENSOR IS LOCATED BEHIND STARTER IF ITS NOT BEHIND STARTER LOOK AROUND CRANKSHAFT PULLEY. YOU HAVE TO REMOVE STARTER TO GET TO IT IF IT LOCATED THERE.

Your Starter Relay, located in the Relay/Fuse Box/Panel is sticking and causing the Starter "Run-On".
Locate the Starter Relay in the Relay/Fuse Box/Panel.
The identification and location of the Relays/Fuses should be located in your Owners Manual, or on the inside rear Cover.
There are usually Relays in the Box/Panel which are the same Type (size and shape). Switch out the suspected bad Starter Relay with another non-engine Relay that is KNOWN to work.
Recheck the operations of both these functions.
If the Starter is not still experiencing "Run-On" and the other function is now malfunctioning. The suspected Relay is bad and needs to be replaced.
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Located on rear of block.2 13mm bolts attach starter to block.Top bolt is not fun to reach on the ground.

The power distribution box is
located in the engine compartment.
The power distribution box contains
high-current fuses that protect your
vehicle’s main electrical systems
from overloads.
The starter relay is in position #56 of that box.

if it is the starter solenoid it is in the starter. If it is the door lock it is inside the door panel

on the side of the motor... don't know which side... where it meets the transmission.

Robert

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You would need to get a repair manual for a schematic to know where the starter motor is located. In truth, replacement is not very complicated--you simply unbolt the old unit and bolt in a new replacement unit. But, you may have to disassemble other components to reach the starter motor. It is likely more costly to have your starter motor repaired. I suggest getting a new one or refurbished. Some places will have a "core charge", whereby you get that money refunded when you send them your old starter. In the end, it is cheaper and easier than getting your starter motor fixed. Good luck.