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Relays Acura MDX I

Body Electrical 8 illustrations ~238 words

Power Relay Test

Use this chart to identify the type of relay, then do the test listed for it.

Note. For the turn signal/hazard relay input test (see TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD RELAY INPUT TEST ).

RelayTest
Accessory power socket relayNormally-open type A
A/C compressor clutch relay
A/C condenser fan relay
A/F (air fuel ratio) sensor relay
Dimmer relay
Fog light relay
Headlight relay 1
Headlight relay 2
High beam cut relay (Canada)
Horn relay
Ignition coil relay
PGM-FI main relay 1
PGM-FI main relay 2
Power window relay
Radiator fan relay
Reverse relay
Rear accessory power socket relay
Rear stereo amplifier relay ('03 model)
Seat heater relay
Starter cut relay
Taillight relay
Throttle actuator control module relay
VTM-4 relay
Blower motor relayNormally-open type B
Rear blower motor relay
Rear window defogger relay
Automatic wiper relayFive-terminal type
Fan control relay
Intermittent wiper relay
Key interlock relay ('05-06 models)
Moonroof open relay
Moonroof close relay
Shift lock relay

RELAY POWER TEST

Normally-open Type A

Check for continuity between the terminals.

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Scheme 69: Normally-open Type A
  1. There should be continuity between the No. 1 and No. 2 terminals when power and ground are connected to the No. 3 and No. 4 terminals.
  2. There should be no continuity between the No. 1 and No. 2 terminals when power is disconnected.

Normally-open type B

Check for continuity between the terminals.

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Scheme 70: Normally-open type B

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  1. There should be continuity between the No. 1 and No. 3 terminals when power and ground are connected to the No. 2 and No. 4 terminals.
  2. There should be no continuity between the No. 1 and No. 3 terminals when power is disconnected.

Five-terminal Type

Check for continuity between the terminals.

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Scheme 76: Five-terminal Type
  1. There should be continuity between the No. 1 and No. 2 terminals and no continuity between the No. 4 and No. 2 terminals when power and ground are connected to the No. 3 and No. 5 terminals.
  2. There should be continuity between the No. 2 and No. 4 terminals and no continuity between the No. 1 and No. 2 terminals when power is disconnected.