Body Electrical System

Junction Box (Engine Compartment)

12steps
~72min
3/5difficulty
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Components and Component Location

Component Location

E/R Junction Box

Circuit (E/R junction box)

E/R Junction Box

Circuit (E/R junction box)

Repair Procedures

Inspection

  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the relay from the engine compartment relay box.
  3. After applying power to terminals No. 85 and No. 86 of the power relay, check that there is continuity between terminals No. 30 and 87.
  4. After removing power between terminals No. 85 and 86 of the power relay, check that there is no continuity between terminals No. 30 and 87. Engine Compartment Relay Box
  5. After applying power to terminals No. 85 and No. 86 of the power relay, check that there is continuity between terminals No. 30 and 87.
  6. After disconnecting the power, check that there is no continuity between terminals No. 30 and 87 when terminals No. 85 and 86 of the power relay are connected.
  7. Make sure the fuse holders are secured and that the fuses are firmly retained by the holders.
  8. Make sure that each fuse circuit has the correct fuse rating.
  9. Inspect the fuses for damage.
  10. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  11. Remove the power cable terminals (A) after loosening the nuts on the engine compartment fuse and relay box.
  12. Remove the multi-purpose fuse (A) by pressing the hook.
Power Relay (Type A): Check for continuity between terminals. Power Relay (Type B): Check for continuity between terminals. Fuse: Multi-fuse

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