Repair Procedures: Inspection

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Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
Remove the fuse box cover.
Remove the starter relay (A).

Fig 1: Locate Starter Relay
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Using an ohmmeter, check that there is continuity between each terminal.

Terminal	Value	Measure
30 - 87	1MΩ or Higher	If there is continuity, replace the relay.
85 - 86	continuity	If there is no continuity, replace the relay.

Fig 2: Check Continuity Between Starter Relay Terminals Using Ohmmeter

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Apply 12V to terminal 85 and ground to terminal 86.

Check for continuity between terminals 30 and 87.

Terminal	Continuity
30 - 87	Below 1Ω
85 - 86	Apply 12V

Fig 3: Applying 12V To Terminal 85 And Ground To Terminal 86 Of Starter Relay

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