Starter Relay: Inspection

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Remove the fuse box cover.
Remove the starter relay (A).

Fig 1: Identifying Starter Relay
Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
Inspect the relay continuity.
- Using an ohmmeter, check that there is continuity between terminals 2 and 4.
  If there is no continuity, replace the relay.
- Check that there is no continuity between terminals 1 and 5.
  If there is continuity, replace the relay.
  
  Fig 2: Inspecting Relay Continuity
  Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
Inspect the relay operation.
- Apply battery positive voltage across terminals 2 and 4.
- Using an ohmmeter, check that there is continuity between terminals 1 and 5.
  If there is no continuity, replace the relay.
  
  Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between Terminals 1 And 5 With Relay Energized
  Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
Install the starter relay.
Install the fuse box cover.