Circuit Opening Relay

1996 Toyota Tercel DX, 4D Sedan, AutomaticSECTION Circuit Opening Relay
  1. Ensure ignition is off. Remove circuit opening relay. See CIRCUIT OPENING RELAY LOCATION  table.
    NOTE: Circuit opening relay may also be identified using appropriate illustration in THEORY/OPERATION article and wire color. See appropriate wiring diagram in WIRING DIAGRAMS article.
    CIRCUIT OPENING RELAY LOCATIONS

    Application Relay Location
    Tercel Near Top Right Corner Of Fuse/Relay Box behind Driver's Side Lower Instrument Panel Cover, Near Steering Column
  2. To test circuit opening relay continuity, using ohmmeter, check continuity between specified terminals. See Fig 1 and Fig 2.
  3. To test circuit opening relay operation, apply battery voltage and ground to relay and use ohmmeter to check continuity between specified terminals. See Fig 1 and Fig 2. Replace circuit opening relay if defective.
Fig 1: Testing Circuit Opening Relay - Checking Continuity
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