Except 2000 Avalon

1999 Toyota Celica 2D Convertible, StandardSECTION Except 2000 Avalon
NOTE: Testing for Land Cruiser mirror heater relay is the same as testing for defogger relay.
  1. Using an ohmmeter, ensure continuity exists between terminals No. 1 and 2. See Fig 1 or Fig 2 . Continuity should not exist between terminals No. 3 and 5. If continuity is not as specified, replace relay.
  2. Connect battery positive lead to terminal No. 1 and battery negative lead to terminal No. 2. Continuity should exist between terminals No. 3 and 5. If operation is not as specified, replace relay.
Fig 1: Testing Defogger Relay (1999 Avalon & 1999 Celica)
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