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On-Vehicle Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Lexus IS F. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. INSPECT STARTER RELAY 
    1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below

      Standard Resistance 

      RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      3 - 5 When battery voltage is not applied to terminals land 2 10 kΩ or higher
      3 - 5 When battery voltage is applied to terminals 1 and 2 Below 1 Ω
      Fig 1: Identifying Starter Relay Terminals
      G04943935Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      If the resistance is not as specified, replace the relay

  2. INSPECT STARTER CUT RELAY 
    1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below

      Standard Resistance 

      RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

      Terminal Connection Condition Specified Condition
      3 - 5 When battery voltage is not applied to terminals 1 and 2 10 kΩ or higher
      3 - 5 When battery voltage is applied to terminals 1 and 2 Below 1 Ω
      Fig 2: Identifying Starter Cut Relay Terminals
      G04943935Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      If the resistance is not as specified, replace the relay.