Engine Electrical

Starter Relay

7steps
~42min
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repair procedures

TEST

  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

  2. Remove the fuse block cover.

  3. Remove the starter relay (A).

  4. Using an ohmmeter, check the continuity between terminals (30 and 87).

    CLIP Resistance Note
    30 - 87 1 MΩ or higher If there is continuity between the terminals, replace the relay.

  5. Apply 12 V to terminal 85 and ground terminal 86, then check continuity between terminals 30 and 87.

    CLIP Resistance Note
    30 - 87 1 Ω or less If there is no continuity between the terminals, replace the relay.

  6. Install the starter relay.

  7. Install the fuse block cover.

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