Starter Relay: Inspection

REMOVE STARTER RELAY (Marking: "ST")
Remove the relay box cover and starter relay.

Fig 1: Removing Starter Relay
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INSPECT 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 2: Checking Continuity Of Starter Relay
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INSPECT RELAY OPERATION
1. Apply battery 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 3: Checking Starter Relay Operation
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