Component Testing

2006 Pontiac G6 GTP, 2D Coupe, StandardSECTION Component Testing
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  • Measure for 70-110 ohms between terminals 85 and 86 of the relay.
    • If the resistance is not within the specified range, replace the relay.
  • Measure for infinite resistance between terminals 30 and 86 of the relay.
    • If continuity is detected, replace the relay.
  • Measure for infinite resistance between terminals 30 and 87 of the relay.
    • If continuity is detected, replace the relay.
  • Measure for infinite resistance between terminals 30 and 85 of the relay.
    • If continuity is detected, replace the relay.
  • Measure for infinite resistance between terminals 85 and 87 of the relay.
    • If continuity is detected, replace the relay.
  • Connect a 20-amp fused jumper wire from the battery positive cable at the battery, to relay terminal 85. Connect a jumper wire from the negative battery cable at the battery, to relay terminal 86. Measure for less than 2 ohms between terminals 30 and 87 of the relay, with a DMM.
    • If the resistance measures more than 2 ohms, replace the relay.
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