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Repair procedures: Inspection

  1. Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
  2. Remove the fuse box cover.
  3. Remove the starter relay (A).
  4. Fig 1: Locating Starter Relay (A)
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  5. Check for continuity between the terminals (30 and 87) using an ohmmeter.
    Terminal Resistance Measure
    30 - 87 1MΩ or Higher If there is continuity between the terminals, replace the relay.
    Fig 2: Checking For Continuity Between The Terminals 30 And 87
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  6. Apply 12V to the terminal 85 and ground to the terminal 86 and then check for continuity between the terminals (30 and 87).
    Terminal Resistance Measure
    30 - 87 1Ω or Less If there is continuity between the terminals, replace the relay.
    Fig 3: Checking For Continuity Between The Terminals 30 And 87 With 12V And Ground Applied
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  7. Install the starter relay.
  8. Install the fuse box cover.