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Main Relay Test








Main Relay Test
1. Remove the main relay, near the under-dash fuse box.

2. Attach the battery positive terminal to the No. 4 terminal and the battery negative terminal to the No. 8 terminal of the main relay. Then check for continuity between the No. 5 terminal and No. 7 terminal of the main relay.
- If there is continuity, go on to step 3.
- If there is no continuity, replace the relay and retest.

3. Attach the battery positive terminal to the No. 5 terminal and the battery negative terminal to the No. 2 terminal of the main relay. Then check that there is continuity between the No. 1 terminal and No. 3 terminal of the main relay.
- If there is continuity, go on to step 4.
- If there is no continuity, replace the relay and retest.

4. Attach the battery positive terminal to the No. 3 terminal and battery negative terminal to the No. 8 terminal of the main relay. Then check that there is continuity between the No. 5 terminal and No. 7 terminal of the main relay.
- If there is continuity. the relay is OK;
- If the fuel pump still does not work, go to Main Relay Harness Test.
- If there is no continuity. replace the relay and retest.