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Auto Shutdown Relay

For circuit identification and wiring diagram, see WIRING DIAGRAMS  . After each repair procedure has been completed, reconnect all components.

  1. Turn the ignition off. Remove ASD relay from Power Distribution Center (PDC). See Figure . Using an ohmmeter, measure resistance between ASD relay terminals No. 85 and 86. See Fig 1 . If resistance is not 70-80 ohms, replace ASD relay. If resistance is 70-80 ohms, go to next step.
  2. Check for continuity between ASD relay terminals No. 30 and 87A. See Fig 1 . If continuity exists, go to next step. If continuity does not exist, replace ASD relay.
  3. Check for continuity between ASD relay terminals No. 30 and 87. See Fig 1 . If continuity exists, replace ASD relay. If continuity does not exist, go to next step.
  4. CAUTION: DO NOT allow ohmmeter to contact ASD relay terminals No. 85 or 86 during this step. See Fig 1 . Damage to ohmmeter may result.
  5. Using jumper wires, apply positive battery voltage to ASD relay terminal No. 86 and ground terminal No. 85. See Fig 1 . Check for continuity between ASD relay terminals No. 30 and 87, and between terminals No. 30 and 87A. Continuity should exist between terminals No. 30 and 87, and should not exist between terminals No. 30 and 87A. If ASD relay does not pass continuity test, replace ASD relay. If ASD relay passes continuity test, test ASD relay control circuit, perform the following diagnostic test:
Fig 1: Identifying ASD & Fuel Pump Relays
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