Relay Test

2016 Chevrolet Impala LS, 3.6L Eng VIN NSECTION Relay Test
  1. Ignition/Vehicle» Off
  2. Remove the component: KR5 Rear Defogger Relay
  3. Test for 70 to 110 Ω between the test points: Component terminal 85 & Component terminal 86
    • If not between 70 and 110 Ω 

      Replace the component: KR5 Rear Defogger Relay

    • If between 70 and 110 Ω 
  4. Test for infinite resistance between the test points:
    • Component terminal 30 & 85
    • Component terminal 30 & 86
    • Component terminal 30 & 87
    • Component terminal 30 & 87
    • If less than infinite resistance 

      Replace the component: KR5 Rear Defogger Relay

    • If infinite resistance 
  5. Connect a 3 A fused jumper wire between the test points: Component terminal 86 & 12 V

    Connect a jumper wire between the test points: Component terminal 85 & Ground

  6. Test for less than 2 Ω between the test points: Component terminal 30 & Component terminal 87
    • If 2 Ω or greater 

      Replace the component: KR5 Rear Defogger Relay

    • If less than 2 Ω 
  7. All OK.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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