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Component Tests and General Diagnostics

Power Relay Test




Use this chart to identify the type of relay, then do the test listed for it.

NOTE: See the turn signal/hazard relay input test.

Normally-open type A:







PGM-F1 Main Relay 1, 2 Type 1, 2:




Check for continuity between the terminals.
- There should be continuity between the No.1 and No.2 terminals when power and ground are connected to the No.3 and No.4 terminals.
- There should be no continuity between the No.1 and No.2 terminals when power is disconnected.

Normally-open type B:




Rear Window Defogger Relay:




Blower Motor Relay Type 1, Type 2:




Check for continuity between the terminals.
- There should be continuity between the No.1 and No.3 terminals when power and ground are connected to the No.2 and No.4 terminals.
- There should be no continuity between the No.1 and No.3 terminals when power is disconnected.

Five-terminal type




Check for continuity between the terminals.
- There should be continuity between the No.1 and No.2 terminals when power and ground are connected to the No.3 and No.5 terminals.
- There should be continuity between the No.1 and No.4 terminals when power is disconnected.