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Engine Electrical System

Starter Relay Repair Procedures

In this manual: Engine Electrical System
General Information — 15Maintenance — 7Engine Mechanical System — 84Engine Electrical System — 49Emission Control System — 22Fuel System — 95Clutch System — 28Manual Transmission — 21Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) System — 47Drive Shaft and Axle — 20Suspension System — 36Steering — 23Restraints — 39Brake System — 54Body (Interior and Exterior) — 209Body Electrical System — 254Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 56
8steps
~48min
2/5difficulty
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Inspection

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the fuse block cover.
  3. Remove the starter relay (A).
  4. Using an ohmmeter, check for continuity between each terminal.
    Terminal Continuity
    30 - 87 NO
    85 - 86 YES
  5. Apply 12 V to terminal 85 and ground terminal 86. Check for continuity between terminals 30 and 87.
  6. If there is no continuity, replace the starter relay.
  7. Install the starter relay.
  8. Install the fuse block cover.

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