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Starter Relay: Testing and Inspection





Inspection

1. Remove the fuse box cover.
2. Remove the starter relay(A).




3. Inspect the relay continuity.
A. Using an ohmmeter, check that there is continuity between terminals 2 and 4.
If there is no continuity, replace the relay.
B. Check that there is no continuity between terminals 1 and 5.
If there is continuity, replace the relay.




4. Inspect the relay operation.
A. Apply battery positive voltage across terminals 2 and 4.
B. Using an ohmmeter, check that there is continuity between terminals 1 and 5.
If there is no continuity, replace the relay.




5. Install the starter relay.
6. Install the fuse box cover.