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Main Relay: Inspection

  1. Check that the main relay has no deformation, cracks or other damages.
  2. Measure the resistance between main relay terminals.
    Fig 1: Measuring Resistance Between Main Relay Terminals
    G07662823Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    TERMINALS RESISTANCE REFERENCE CHART

    Terminal No. Standard
    1 and 2 1 MΩ or more
    3 and 4 130.4 - 230.8 Ω (When 20°C (68°F))
  3. Connect terminal No. 3 to battery positive terminal and terminal No. 4 to the battery ground terminal, and check the resistance between the main relay terminals.
    Fig 2: Checking Resistance Between Main Relay Terminals
    G07662824Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    TERMINALS RESISTANCE REFERENCE CHART

    Terminal No. Standard
    1 and 2 Less than 1 Ω