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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA1996TERCEL DX, 4D SEDAN, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCESYSTEMENGINE CONTROLS - SYSTEM/COMPONENT TESTSRELAYSCIRCUIT OPENING RELAY
1996 Toyota Tercel DX, 4D Sedan, Automatic
Circuit Opening Relay
1996 Toyota Tercel DX, 4D Sedan, AutomaticSECTION Circuit Opening Relay
- 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 - To test circuit opening relay continuity, using ohmmeter, check continuity between specified terminals. See Fig 1 and Fig 2.
- 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.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.