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Starter Relay: Testing and Inspection

INSPECTION




1. REMOVE STARTER RELAY (Marking: "ST")
Remove the relay box cover and starter relay.




2. 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.




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

4. REINSTALL STARTER RELAY