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Starter Relay: Testing and Inspection




1. REMOVE STARTER RELAY




2. INSPECT STARTER RELAY CONTINUITY
a. Using an ohmmeter, check that there is continuity between terminals 1 and 2.
If there no continuity, replace the relay.
b. Check that there is no continuity between terminals 3 and 5.
If there continuity, replace the relay.




3. INSPECT STARTER RELAY OPERATION
a. Apply battery voltage across terminals 1 and 2.
b. Check that there is continuity between terminals 3 and 5.
If operation is not as described, replace the relay.

4. REINSTALL STARTER RELAY