Starter Relay: Inspection

Remove the fuse box cover.
Remove the starter relay (A).

Fig 1: Identifying Starter Relay
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Using an ohmmeter, check that there is continuity between each terminal.

TERMINAL CONTINUITY REFERENCE

Terminal	Continuity
30 - 87	NO
85 - 86	YES

Apply 12V to terminal 85 and ground to terminal 86. Check for continuity between terminals 30 and 87.

Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Each Terminal
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If there is no continuity, replace the starter relay.
Install the starter relay.
Install the fuse box cover.