Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.
Manuals through 2025 now available!

Our trusted friends have launched a new website named LEMON, which has newer manuals. It also contains all the CHARM manuals.

LEMON is the spiritual successor to CHARM, I recommend you try it!

Link: lemon-manuals.la
If it fails: lemon-manuals.org.ua

Or, hide this message: temporarily or permanently

Main Relay (Computer/Fuel System): Description and Operation

EFI Main Relay Schematic:





PURPOSE
The EFI main relay controls the ECU power supply.

LOCATION
Located in the relay box on the left side of the engine compartment.

OPERATION
When the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the relay coil is energized. When powered the relay contacts close, sending battery voltage to ECU terminals +B and +B1.