Heater Main Relay: Inspection

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REMOVE HEATER MAIN RELAY (Marking: HTR) FROM ENGINE ROOM J/B

Fig 1: Removing Heater Main Relay
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INSPECT HEATER MAIN RELAY
1. Inspect the relay continuity.
  1. Using an ohmmeter, check that there is continuity between terminals 1 and 2.
    If there is no continuity, replace the relay.
  2. Check that there is continuity between terminals 3 and 4.
    If there is no continuity, replace the relay.
  3. Check that there is no continuity between terminals 3 and 5.
    If there is continuity, replace the relay.
    
    Fig 2: Inspecting Heater Main Relay Continuity (1 Of 2)
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2. Inspect the relay operation.
  1. Apply battery positive voltage across terminals 1 and 2.
  2. Using an ohmmeter, check that there is continuity between terminals 3 and 5.
    If there is no continuity, replace the relay.
  3. Check that there is no continuity between terminals 3 and 4.
    If there is continuity, replace the relay.
    
    Fig 3: Inspecting Heater Main Relay Continuity (2 Of 2)
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REINSTALL HEATER MAIN RELAY