Circuit Opening Relay: Inspection

2005 Toyota ECHO 2D Sedan, StandardSECTION Inspection
  1. REMOVE CIRCUIT OPENING RELAY 
    Fig 1: Identifying Circuit Opening Relay
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  2. INSPECT CIRCUIT OPENING RELAY CONTINUITY 
    1. Using an ohmmeter, check that there is continuity between terminals 1 and 2.

      If there is no continuity, replace the relay.

    2. Check that there is no continuity between terminals 3 and 5.

      If there is continuity, replace the relay.

      Fig 2: Inspecting Circuit Opening Relay Continuity
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  3. INSPECT CIRCUIT OPENING RELAY OPERATION 
    1. Apply battery voltage across terminals 1 and 2.
    2. Using an ohmmeter, check that there is continuity between terminals 3 and 5.

      If there is no continuity, replace the relay.

  4. REINSTALL CIRCUIT OPENING RELAY 
    Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between Terminals 3 And 5
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