Electronic Throttle Control Relay: Inspection

Check that the electronic throttle control relay has no deformation, cracks or other damages.

Measure the resistance between electronic throttle control relay terminals.

Fig 1: Measuring Resistance Between Electronic Throttle Control Relay Terminals

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TERMINALS RESISTANCE REFERENCE CHART

Terminal No.	Standard
1 and 2	1 MΩ or more
3 and 4	93.8 - 136.4 Ω (When 20°C (68°F))

Connect terminal No. 3 to battery positive terminal and terminal No. 4 to the battery ground terminal, and check the resistance between the electronic throttle control relay terminals.

Fig 2: Checking Resistance Between Electronic Throttle Control Relay Terminals

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TERMINALS RESISTANCE REFERENCE CHART

Terminal No.	Standard
1 and 2	Less than 1 Ω