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Starter Relay Test

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  1. Remove starter relay from Power Distribution Center (PDC). Using an ohmmeter, check for continuity between terminals No. 30 and 87A. If no continuity exists, replace relay. See Fig 1 .
  2. Check resistance between terminals No. 85 and 86. If resistance is not 70-80 ohms, replace starter relay.
  3. Connect battery leads to terminals No. 85 and 86. Check for continuity between terminals No. 30 and 87. If no continuity exists, replace starter relay.
Fig 1: Identifying Starter Relay Terminals
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