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Relay Test

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  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the K17 rear defog relay.
  2. Test for 60-180 Ω between terminals 85 and 86.
    • If not within the specified range, replace the K17 rear defog relay.
  3. Test for infinite resistance between the following terminals:
    • 30 and 86
    • 30 and 87
    • 30 and 85
    • 85 and 87
    • If not the specified value, replace the K17 rear defog relay.
  4. Install a 25 A fused jumper wire between relay terminal 85 and 12 V. Install a jumper wire between relay terminal 86 and ground. Test for less than 2 Ω between terminals 30 and 87.
    • If greater than the specified range, replace the K17 rear defog relay.