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Starter Relay Test

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NOTE: Perform SOLENOID CIRCUIT TEST  before testing starter relay.
NOTE: Relay terminals are identified using Bosch numbers. See Fig 1, Fig 2 or Fig 3 . See WIRING DIAGRAMS . For identification, see appropriate RELAY TERMINAL IDENTIFICATION table.
RELAY TERMINAL IDENTIFICATION (CARS)

Relay Terminal No. (1) Wire Color
30 Red
85 Tan
86 Yellow
87 Brown
87A (2)
(1) In power distribution center.
(2) Not used.
RELAY TERMINAL IDENTIFICATION (CARAVAN, TOWN & COUNTRY, & VOYAGER)

Relay Terminal No. (1) Wire Color
30 Red
85 Dark Green/Orange
86 Yellow
87 Yellow/Gray
87A (2)
(1) In power distribution center.
(2) Not used.
RELAY TERMINAL IDENTIFICATION (DAKOTA & DURANGO)

Relay Terminal No. (1) Wire Color
30 Red/Tan
85 Black/White
86 Red/Yellow
87 Brown
87A (2)
(1) In power distribution center.
(2) Not used.
RELAY TERMINAL IDENTIFICATION (RAM VAN & RAM WAGON)

Relay Terminal (1) Wire Color
30 Black/Pink
85 Brown/Yellow
86 Yellow
87 Brown
87A (2)
(1) In power distribution center.
(2) Not used.
RELAY TERMINAL IDENTIFICATION (RAM PICKUP)

Relay Terminal (1) Wire Color
30 Yellow
85 Black/White
86 Yellow/Red
87 Brown
87A (2)
(1) In power distribution center.
(2) Not used.
  1. Remove starter relay from power distribution center. Check continuity between starter relay terminals No. 87A and 30. Continuity should exist. No continuity should exist between starter relay terminals No. 87 and 30. See Fig 1, Fig 2 or Fig 3 . If continuity is not as specified, replace starter relay. If continuity is as specified, go to next step.
  2. Check resistance between starter relay terminals No. 85 and 86. If resistance is 65-85 ohms, go to next step. If resistance is not 65-85 ohms, replace starter relay.
  3. Connect 12-volt power supply to starter relay terminal No. 86 and ground terminal No. 85. Continuity should exist between terminals No. 30 and 87. No continuity should exist between terminals No. 87A and 30. If continuity is not as specified, replace starter relay. If continuity is as specified, perform STARTER RELAY CIRCUIT TEST .
Fig 1: Identifying Starter Relay Terminals (All Except Dakota, Durango, PT Cruiser & Ram Pickup)
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Fig 2: Identifying Starter Relay Terminals (Dakota, Durango, & Ram Pickup)
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Fig 3: Identifying Starter Relay Terminals (PT Cruiser)
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