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Starter Relay: Inspection

  1. REMOVE RELAY BOX COVER 
  2. REMOVE STARTER RELAY 
    Fig 1: Removing Starter Relay
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  3. INSPECT STARTER RELAY 
    1. Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between the terminals.

    Standard: 

    STARTER RELAY RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS

    Tester Connection Specified Condition
    3-5 10 kΩ or higher
    3-5 Below 1 Ω (Apply battery voltage to terminals 1 and 2)

    If the resistance is not as specified, replace the relay.

    Fig 2: Inspecting Starter Relay
    G02949345Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. REINSTALL STARTER RELAY 
  5. REINSTALL RELAY BOX COVER