Checking system relay

Fig 1: Identifying Ignition OFF

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Fig 2: Disconnecting Connector

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• Ignition off
• Remove system relay 2/14 from the integrated relay / fusebox in the engine compartment.

  Connect an ohmmeter between system relay terminals 3 and 5.

  Fig 3: Identifying System Relay Control Connector Terminals

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  Fig 4: Identifying Ohmmeter

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  Fig 5: Identifying Integrated Relay/Fusebox In Engine Compartment

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The ohmmeter should read infinite resistance. 

• OK 

  Refer to Checking cables 

• NOT OK 

  Refer to Defective system relay