Starter Cut Relay Test: Prelude

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Locate and remove starter relay from vehicle. Connect power and ground to relay terminals No. 2 and 4. See Fig 1. Ensure continuity exists between relay terminals No. 1 and 3. Disconnect power and ground from terminals No. 2 and 4. Continuity should no longer exist between terminals No. 1 and 3. Replace starter cut relay if it does not test as specified.

Fig 1: Testing Starter Cut Relay (Prelude)

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