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One Touch Down Relay Inspection

  1. Remove the one touch down relay.
  2. Inspect for continuity between the one touch down relay terminals using an ohmmeter.
    Fig 1: Inspecting One Touch Down Relay
    G04310254Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

    Inspection (no voltage applied) 

    INSPECTION CHART

    Circuit to test Connect ohmmeter to terminals A good relay will indicate
    Coil 1 and 2 63-102Ω
    Contact 3 and 4 Closed circuit
    3 and 5 Open circuit
    Coil - Contact 1 and 3 Open circuit
    1 and 4 Open circuit
    1 and 5 Open circuit

    Component testing procedure (voltage applied) 

    Disconnect the ohmmeter; connect pins 2 and 3 to 12V DC power and pin 1 to ground. Measure voltage between pin 5 and pin 1. If the voltage is 12V, continue with the test. If not, replace the relay. Disconnect power from pin 2 and measure voltage between pin 4 and pin 1. If the voltage is 12V, the relay is OK. If not, replace the relay.

  3. If not as specified, replace the one touch down relay.