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Starter Motor Relay

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Fig 1: Identifying Starter Motor Relay Terminals
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STARTER MOTOR RELAY - CIRCUIT DESIGNATION/DESCRIPTION

Pin Number(s) Circuit Designation/Description  Normal Condition/Measurement 
85 CKT 1419 (LG/YE) starter motor relay to powertrain control module (PCM) Less than 5 ohms to chassis ground and 0 volts.
87 CKT 113 (YE/LB) starter motor relay to starter motor S terminal Less than 100 ohms to chassis ground.
86 CKT 33 (WH/PK) starter motor relay to transmission range (TR) sensor Greater than 10 volts with ignition in START position.
30 CKT 1050 (LG/VT) starter motor relay voltage feed Greater than 10 volts at all times.