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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2011FJ CRUISER 2WD V6-4.0L (1GR-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTARTING AND CHARGINGSTARTING SYSTEMSTARTER RELAYTESTING AND INSPECTION
2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser 2WD V6-4.0L (1GR-FE)
Starter Relay: Testing and Inspection
2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser 2WD V6-4.0L (1GR-FE)SECTION Testing and Inspection
1GR-FE STARTING: STARTER RELAY: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
2. REMOVE STARTER RELAY
(a) Remove the relay block cover upper.
(b) Remove the starter relay.
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3. INSPECT STARTER RELAY
(a) Check the resistance.
(1) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance:
If the result is not as specified, replace the relay.
4. INSTALL STARTER RELAY
(a) Install the starter relay.
(b) Install the relay block cover upper.
5. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Torque : 3.9 Nm (40 kgf-cm, 35 in-lbf)
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.