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Power Relay Test




Power Relay Test

Special Tools Required

- Relay puller 07AAC-000A1A0
Use this chart to identify the type of relay, then do the test listed for it. Carefully remove the relay from the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box using the relay puller. Do not use pliers. Pliers will damage the relay.






NOTE: For the turn signal/hazard relay input test. Turn Signal/Hazard Relay Input Test





*: RTL and EXL models

Normally-open type

Check for continuity between the terminals.

- There should be continuity between terminals No. 1 and No. 2 when power is connected to terminal No. 4 and ground the terminal No. 3.

- There should be no continuity between terminals No. 1 and No. 2 when power is disconnected.

Resistance type





Diode type





Five-terminal type B

Check for continuity between the terminals.

- There should be continuity between terminals No. 1 and No. 2 when power is connected to terminal No. 5 and ground the terminal No. 3.

- There should be continuity between terminals No. 1 and No. 4 when power is disconnected.

Resistance type





Diode type