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CIRCUIT OPENING RELAY

F-110prose procedure

Inspection

Switching operation

Apply 12V and a ground to the terminals below and check the circuit opening relay operation as described.

Switching operation test

STA
GroundedE1
Correct resultB-Fp: Continuity
B
GroundedFc
Correct resultFp: Battery voltage
If not as specified, replace the circuit opening relay.

Relay circuit

Measure voltage between the terminals and a ground with a voltmeter.

Relay circuit voltage

Ignition switch: ON
Fp0V
Fc12V
B12V
STA0V
E10V
Ignition switch: START
Fp12V
Fc12V
B12V
STA12V
E10V
At idle
Fp12V
Fc0V
B12V
STA0V
E10V
If not as specified, check the related wiring harness.

Resistance

Measure resistance between the terminals with an ohmmeter.

Resistance

STA-E1
Resistance (Ω)21—43
B-Fc
Resistance (Ω)109—226
B-Fp
Resistance (Ω)
If not as specified, replace the circuit opening relay.

Replacement

Circuit opening relay replacement

  1. 1
    Remove the undercover.
    Photo showing removal of the undercover under the dashboard/footwell area to access the circuit opening relay.
    05U0FX-160
  2. 2
    Remove the circuit opening relay.
    Photo of the circuit opening relay being removed from its mounting location with the wiring connector attached.
    05U0FX-161
  3. 3
    Install in the reverse order of removal.

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