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3.2CL, 3.2TL & MDX

Locate and remove starter relay from vehicle. Starter relay is plugged into driver's underdash fuse/relay block. Connect power and ground to relay terminals No. 3 and 4. See Fig 1 . Ensure continuity exists between relay terminals No. 1 and 2. Disconnect power and ground from terminals No. 3 and 4. Continuity should no longer exist between terminals No. 1 and 2. Replace starter relay if it does not test as specified.

Fig 1: Testing Starter Relay (3.2CL, 3.2TL & MDX)
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