Power Relay Test: Notes
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Special tools Required
Relay puller 07AAC-000A1A0
Use this chart to identify the type of relay, then do the test listed for it.
POWER RELAY TEST REFERENCE
| Relay | Test |
|---|---|
| ACC cut relay | Normally-open type |
| A/C compressor clutch relay | |
| A/C condenser fan relay | |
| Accessory power socket relay | |
| Brake light relay | |
| Cargo area accessory power socket relay | |
| Front blower motor relay | |
| Front seat heater relay | |
| Fog light relay | |
| Headlight low beam relay | |
| Headlight washer relay | |
| IG2 cut relay | |
| Interior light relay | |
| PGM-FI main relay 2 | |
| Power window relay | |
| Radiator fan relay | |
| Rear blower motor relay | |
| Rear window defogger relay | |
| SH-AWD relay | |
| Starter cut relay 1, 2 | |
| Fan control relay | Five-terminal type |
| Second row seat heater relay |
NOTE:
The following relays are part of the relay control module: PGM-FI main relay 1, ignition coil relay, PGM-FI subrelay and ETCS relay. To test these relays, go to RELAY CONTROL MODULE TEST (see
).
Carefully remove the relay from the under - dash fuse/relay box using the relay puller. Do not use pliers. Pliers will damage the relay.