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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHYUNDAI2005TIBURON L4-2.0LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTARTING AND CHARGINGSTARTING SYSTEMSTARTER RELAYTESTING AND INSPECTION
2005 Hyundai Tiburon L4-2.0L
Starter Relay: Testing and Inspection
2005 Hyundai Tiburon L4-2.0LSECTION Testing and Inspection
STARTER RELAY
INSPECTION
1. Remove the fuse box cover.

2. Remove the starter relay(A).

3. Inspect the relay continuity.
- Using an ohmmeter, check that there is continuity between terminals 2 and 4. If there is no continuity; replace the relay.
- Check that there is no continuity between terminals 1 and 5. If there is continuity; replace the relay.

4. Inspect the relay operation.
- Apply battery positive voltage across terminals 2 and 4.
- Using an ohmmeter; check that there is continuity between terminals 1 and 5. If there is no continuity, replace the relay.
5. Install the starter relay.
6. Install the fuse box cover.
INSPECTION
1. Remove the fuse box cover.
2. Remove the starter relay(A).
3. Inspect the relay continuity.
- Using an ohmmeter, check that there is continuity between terminals 2 and 4. If there is no continuity; replace the relay.
- Check that there is no continuity between terminals 1 and 5. If there is continuity; replace the relay.
4. Inspect the relay operation.
- Apply battery positive voltage across terminals 2 and 4.
- Using an ohmmeter; check that there is continuity between terminals 1 and 5. If there is no continuity, replace the relay.
5. Install the starter relay.
6. Install the fuse box cover.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.