2003 Mini Cooper Base, Automatic CVTFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Main Relay Testing: Notes

  • Check Voltage Supply At Battery
  • Test for Voltage at Fuse 34 (With key on)
  • Check Voltage at KL 30 of Main Relay
  • Check operation of Relay (Using relay adapter)
    • Ground signal from EMS2000
    • Voltage Drops across Relay (Relay Energized and Not Energized)
  • Perform TEST PLAN on Power Supply
Fig 1: Main Relay Testing Procedure
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