Starter Relay: Inspection

REMOVE STARTER RELAY
Remove the relay box cover and starter relay.
INSPECT STARTER 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 no continuity between terminals 3 and 5.
If there is continuity, replace the relay.

Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between Terminals 1 And 2
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INSPECT STARTER 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.
REINSTALL STARTER RELAY

Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Terminals 3 And 5
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