Starter Relay: Testing and Inspection

STARTER RELAY (Marking: ST)
INSPECTION





1. REMOVE STARTER RELAY
LOCATION: In the engine compartment relay box. Remove the relay box cover and starter relay.

2. INSPECT STARTER RELAY





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





B. Inspect relay operation
(a) Apply battery positive voltage across terminals 1 and 2.
(b) Using an ohmmeter, check that there is continuity between terminals 3 and 5.
If there is no continuity, replace the relay.

3. REINSTALL STARTER RELAY