FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Starter Relay: Testing and Inspection




1. REMOVE STARTER RELAY
Remove the relay box cover and starter relay.




2. INSPECT STARTER 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 STARTER 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.

4. REINSTALL STARTER RELAY