1996 Buick LeSabre 3.8L V6 Starter Location: Driver Side, Rear of Engine, on Transmission Bell Housing

On the 1996 Buick LeSabre with the 3.8L V6 (Series II) and 4T60-E transmission, the starter motor is located:

• Under the hood (not under the car)
• Driver's side (left) of engine compartment
• Rear of engine (near firewall)
• Low on the engine — mounted on the side of the transmission bell housing
• Bolts horizontally into the bell housing flange — two 15 mm bolts (typically)
• Electrical connections: Battery cable (13 mm nut), solenoid trigger wire (push-on)

Access Tips

• Remove air intake duct for better access
• Work from top or jack up front, support on stands, access from below
• Disconnect battery negative first
• Starter weighs ~15–20 lbs — support while removing bolts
• Shim(s) between starter and bell housing — note position for reinstall

Common Symptoms of Failure

• Click only (solenoid engages, motor doesn't spin)
• Slow cranking (worn brushes/bushings)
• Grinding (drive gear/pinion damage or missing shim)
• No sound (solenoid, relay, ignition switch, wiring)

Part Numbers

Delco Remy 10465047, 10465048, 10465049, 10465050 (varies by production date). Aftermarket: Remy, Denso, Bosch, AC Delco. Lifetime warranty common. Price: $80–150.