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Power Relay Test: Test

  1. Power Relay - Test

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

    Relay Test
    AC inverter relay Normally-open four-terminal
    AC inverter ACC relay
    A/C compressor clutch relay
    A/C condenser fan relay
    Active control engine mount (ACM) control 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
    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
    PGM-FI main relay 2
    Power window relay
    Radiator fan relay
    Rear blower motor relay
    Rear seat heater relay
    Rear window defogger relay
    Starter cut relay 1
    Starter cut relay 2
    Trailer charge relay
    Trailer small light relay
    Ventilated seat reay
    Back power window motor open relay Five-terminal type
    Back power window motor close relay
    Brake light relay
    Fan control relay
    Tailgate latch synchronizer actuator relay (LOCK)
    Tailgate latch synchronizer actuator relay (UNLOCK)
    Windshield washer motor relay

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

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    Normally-Open Four-Terminal 

    Check for continuity between the terminals:

    • A type: 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.
    • B type: There should be continuity between terminals No. 1 and No. 2 when 12 volt battery power is connected to terminal No. 4, and 12 volt battery ground is connected to terminal No. 3.
    • There should be no continuity between terminals No. 1 and No. 2 when 12 volt battery power is disconnected.

    A type 

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    B type 

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    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.
    GHH460078Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
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