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Component Tests and General Diagnostics

Power Relays Test




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

NOTE: The turn signal/hazard relay input test.

Normally-open type A:







PGM-FI Main Relay 1:




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:




Blower Motor Relay Type 1, 2:




Rear Window Defogger Relay:




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:




Low Beam Cut Relay (Canada):




PGM-FI Main Relay 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. 4 terminals when power is disconnected.