1996 Hyundai Elantra GLFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

SFI Control Relay

  1. Relay is located behind left side of dash. Disconnect relay harness connector and remove relay from holder. Apply battery voltage to terminal No. 4 (positive) and ground terminal No. 2 (negative). See Fig 1 .
  2. Using a DVOM, check for continuity between terminal No. 1 and terminal No. 5. Continuity should be present. Check for continuity between terminal No. 5 and terminal No. 3. Replace relay if continuity is not present for both checks.
  3. Disconnect relay harness connector. Using DVOM, check voltage between relay harness connector terminals No. 4 and 5 and vehicle ground. If battery voltage is not present on both terminals, inspect and repair circuit. See appropriate wiring diagram in WIRING DIAGRAMS  section.
  4. Ensure ignition is off. Disconnect ECM harness connector. Connect jumper wire between ECM terminal No. 27 and vehicle ground. See Figure . Using ohmmeter, check resistance between relay harness connector terminal No. 2 and vehicle ground. Continuity should be present. If continuity is not present, inspect and repair circuit as needed.
Fig 1: Checking SFI Control Relay (Elantra)
G93C80327Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
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