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Main Relay Inspection

  1. Disconnect negative cable at battery.
  2. Remove main relay (1) from relay box (2).
    Fig 1: Removing Main Relay From Relay Box
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  3. Check for resistance between each two terminal. If check results are as specified, proceed to next operation check. If not, replace main relay.

    Main relay resistance

    Between "A" and "B": (infinity) 

    Between "C" and "D": 79-95 ohm at 20 °C (68 °F) 

    Fig 2: Checking Main Relay Resistance
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  4. Check for resistance between terminals "A" and "B" when battery is connected to terminals "C" and "D".

    If check result is not specified, replace main relay.

    Main relay resistance with turned on

    Less than 1 ohm 

    Fig 3: Checking Main Relay Resistance With Turned On
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