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Power Relay Test: Test

  1. Power Relay - Test

    Use this chart to identify the types of the relay, then do the test listed for it.

    Relay Test
    A/C compressor clutch relay * Normally-open four-terminal type
    A/C condenser fan relay *
    Active control engine mount (ACM) control relay *
    Cargo area accessory power socket relay *
    Console accessory power socket relay *
    DC-DC converter ACC relay *
    DC-DC converter IG1 relay 1 *
    DC-DC converter IG1 relay 2 *
    Front accessory power socket relay *
    Front blower motor relay *
    Front fog light relay *
    Front seat heater relay (without ventilated seat)*
    Fuel fill door opener solenoid relay *
    Headlight relay *
    Heated steering wheel relay *
    Heated windshield wiper area relay *
    Horn relay *
    IG1A relay *
    IG1B relay *
    Injector relay *
    Interior lights cut relay *
    i-VTM relay (AWD) *
    Left seat remote fold down relay (with seat remote fold down system) *
    PGM-FI main relay 2 *
    Power window relay *
    Radiator fan relay *
    Rear blower motor relay *
    Rear window defogger relay *
    Rear window wiper motor relay *
    Right seat remote fold down relay (with seat remote fold down system)*
    Second row seat heater relay *
    Starter cut relay 1 *
    Starter cut relay 2 *
    Ventilated seat relay (with ventilated seat)*
    Brake light relay * Five-terminal type
    Fan control relay *
    Rear window washer motor relay *
    Windshield washer motor relay *

    *: Carefully remove the relay using the special relay puller tool. Do not use pliers. Pliers will damage the relay.

    GHH372881Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Normally-Open Four-Terminal Type 

    Check for continuity between the terminals:

    • There should be continuity between terminals No. 1 and No. 2 when 12 volt battery power is connected to terminal No. 3, and 12 volt battery ground is connected to terminal No. 4.
    • There should be no continuity between terminals No. 1 and No. 2 when 12 volt battery power is disconnected.
    GHH372882Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Five-Terminal Type 

    Check for continuity between the terminals:

    • There should be continuity between terminals No. 1 and No. 2 when 12 volt battery power is connected to terminal No. 3, and 12 volt battery ground is connected to terminal No. 5.
    • There should be continuity between terminals No. 1 and No. 4 when 12 volt battery power is disconnected.
    GHH372883Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.