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Starter Relay: Inspection

  1. REMOVE STARTER RELAY 
    1. Remove the fusible link block cover.
    2. Remove the starter relay (Marking: ST).
      Fig 1: Identifying Starter Relay
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  2. INSPECT STARTER RELAY 
    1. Inspect the resistance.
      1. Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between the terminals.

        Standard: 

        STARTER RELAY - RESISTANCE TABLE

        Tester Connection Specified Condition
        3-5 10k Ω or higher
        3-5 Below 1Ω (Apply battery voltage to terminals 1 and 2)

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

  3. REINSTALL STARTER RELAY 
    1. Reinstall the starter relay.
    2. Reinstall the fusible link block cover.
      Fig 2: Measuring Resistance Between Terminals
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