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Starter Relay Test

NOTE: Perform SOLENOID CIRCUIT TEST under ON-VEHICLE TESTING before testing starter relay.
  1. Remove starter relay from Power Distribution Center (PDC). PDC is located in engine compartment. Refer to PDC label for starter relay identification.
  2. Using an ohmmeter, check for continuity between starter relay terminals No. 30 and 87A. See Figure. If no continuity exists, replace starter relay. Check for continuity between starter relay terminals No. 30 and 87. If continuity exists, replace starter relay. If relay tests as specified, go to next step.
  3. Check resistance between starter relay terminals No. 85 and 86. If resistance is not 70-80 ohms, replace starter relay. If resistance is okay, go to next step.
  4. Connect a 12-volt power source to starter relay terminals No. 85 and 86. Continuity should exist between starter relay terminals No. 30 and 87. No continuity should exist between starter relay terminals No. 30 and 87A. Replace starter relay if it does not test as specified. If starter relay tests as specified, go to STARTER RELAY CIRCUIT TEST.