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Starter Relay: Testing and Inspection

INSPECTION




1. REMOVE RELAY BOX COVER
2. REMOVE STARTER RELAY

3. INSPECT STARTER RELAY




a. Inspect the relay continuity.
1. Using an ohmmeter, check that there is continuity between terminals 1 and 2.
If there is no continuity, replace the relay.

2. Check that there is no continuity between terminals 3 and 5.
If there is continuity, replace the relay.




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

4. REINSTALL STARTER RELAY
5. REINSTALL RELAY BOX COVER