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Defogger Relay Test: Es300

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  1. Remove relay from junction block No. 1 under left side of dash. Using an ohmmeter, check for continuity between relay terminals No. 1 and 2. See Fig 1. If continuity does not exist, replace relay. If continuity does exist, go to next step.
    Fig 1: Identifying Rear Defogger Relay Terminals (ES300)
    G93B01670Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. Check for continuity between relay terminals No. 3 and 5. If continuity exists, replace relay. If continuity does not exist, go to next step.
  3. Connect battery voltage to relay terminal No. 1 and ground terminal No. 2. Continuity should now exist between terminals No. 3 and 5. If continuity does not exist, replace relay.
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