Engine Electrical System
Starter Relay
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Repair Procedures
Inspection
Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the fuse block cover.
Remove the starter relay (A).

Using an ohmmeter, check the continuity between terminals (30 and 87).
Terminal Resistance Tester connection 30 - 87 1 MΩ or higher If there is continuity between the terminals, replace the relay.

Apply 12 V to terminal 85 and ground terminal 86, then check for continuity between terminals 30 and 87.
Terminal Resistance Tester connection 30 - 87 1 Ω or less If there is no continuity between the terminals, replace the relay.

Install the starter relay.
Install the fuse block cover.
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