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Starter Relay: Inspection

  1. Disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
  2. Remove the fuse box cover (A).
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  3. Remove the starter relay (A).
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  4. Check for continuity between the terminals (30 and 87) using an ohmmeter.
    Terminal Resistance Measure
    30 - 87 1 MΩ or higher If there is continuity between the terminals, replace the relay.
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  5. Apply 12V to the terminal 85 and ground to the terminal 86 and then check for continuity between the terminals (30 and 87).
    Terminal Resistance Measure
    30 - 87 1Ω or less If there is no continuity between the terminals, replace the relay.
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  6. Install the starter relay (A).
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  7. Install the fuse box cover (A).
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