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Repair and Diagnosis: Testing and Inspection

Power Relay Test




Use this chart to identify the type of relay, then do the test listed for it.







Normally-open type A

Check for continuity between the terminals.
- There should be continuity between the No. 1 and No. 2 terminals when power and ground are connected to the No. 3 and No. 4 terminals.
- There should be no continuity between the No. 1 and No. 2 terminals when power is disconnected.







Normally-open type B

Check for continuity between the terminals.
- There should be continuity between the No. 1 and No. 3 terminals when power and ground are connected to the No. 2 and No. 4 terminals.
- There should be no continuity between the No. 1 and No. 3 terminals when power is disconnected.




Five-terminal type

Check for continuity between the terminals.
- There should be continuity between the No. 1 and No. 2 terminals when power and ground are connected to the No. 3 and No. 5 terminals.
- There should be continuity between the No. 1 and No. 4 terminals when power is disconnected.