Starter Relay: Inspection

Check that the starter relay does not have deformation, cracks and any other damage.

Measure the resistance between starter relay terminals.

Fig 1: Measuring Resistance Between Main Relay Terminals 1, 2, 3, 4

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Terminal No.	Standard
1 and 2	1 MΩ or more
3 and 4	128.07 - 156.53 Ω (when 20°C (68°F))

Connect battery positive terminal to terminal No. 3 and battery ground terminal to terminal No. 4, and measure the resistance between the starter relay terminals.

Fig 2: Measuring Resistance Between Main Relay Terminals 1 And 2

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Terminal No.	Standard
1 and 2	Less than 1 Ω