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Component Testing

Relay Test

  1. Ignition OFF.
  2. Disconnect the KR27 Starter Relay.
  3. Test for 60-180 Ω between terminals 85 and 86.
    • If not within 60-180 Ω 

      Replace the relay.

    • If within 60-180 Ω 
  4. Test for infinite resistance between the following terminals:
    • 30 and 86
    • 30 and 87
    • 30 and 85
    • 85 and 87
    • If not infinite resistance 

      Replace the relay.

    • If infinite resistance 
  5. Install a 20 A fused jumper wire between relay terminal 85 and 12 V.
  6. Install a jumper wire between relay terminal 86 and ground.
  7. Test for less than 2 Ω between terminals 30 and 87.
    • If 2 Ω or greater 

      Replace the relay

    • If less than 2 Ω 
  8. All OK