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Power Relay Test: Test

  1. Power Relay - Test

    Use this chart to identify the types of the relay, then do the test listed for it.

    Relay Test
    A/C main relay Normally-Open four-terminal type
    Battery fan relay
    Blower motor relay
    Console accessory power socket relay
    Daytime running light relay
    Driver's seat heater relay (HIGH) (with front seat heater)
    Electronic throttle control system (ETCS) control relay
    Front accessory power socket relay
    Front fog light relay (with front fog light)
    Front passenger's seat heater relay (HIGH) (with front seat heater)
    Headlight relay
    Horn relay
    IGHLD B relay
    Ignition coil relay
    Interior light cut relay
    Left rear seat heater relay (HIGH) (with rear seat heater)
    Right rear seat heater relay (HIGH) (with rear seat heater)
    PGM-FI main relay 1 (FI MAIN)
    PGM-FI main relay 2 (FUEL PUMP)
    PGM-FI subrelay*
    Power window relay
    PTC heater A relay*
    PTC heater B relay*
    Rear window defogger relay
    RFC relay
    Brake light relay (with ACC) Five-terminal type
    Driver's seat heater relay (LOW) (with front seat heater)
    Front passenger's seat heater relay (LOW) (with front seat heater)
    Left rear seat heater relay (LOW) (with rear seat heater)
    Right rear seat heater relay (LOW) (with rear seat heater)

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    NOTE: Carefully remove all relays using the special relay puller tool. Do not use pliers. Pliers will damage the relay.
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    Normally-Open Four-Terminal Type 

    Check for continuity between the terminals:

    • There should be continuity between terminals No. 1 and No. 2 when battery power is connected to terminal No. 3, and battery ground is connected to terminal No. 4.
    • There should be no continuity between terminals No. 1 and No. 2 when battery power is disconnected.
    GHH258794Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
    GHH258795Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Five-Terminal Type 

    Check for continuity between the terminals:

    • There should be continuity between terminals No. 1 and No. 2 when battery power is connected to terminal No. 3, and battery ground is connected to terminal No. 5.
    • There should be continuity between terminals No. 1 and No. 4 when battery power is disconnected.
    GHH258796Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.