Wrangler L6-4.0L VIN S (2000)
Starter Relay: Testing and Inspection
Starter Relay Test
Relay Test
Starter Relay
The starter relay is located in the Power Distribution Center (PDC), in the engine compartment. Refer to the fuse and relay layout label affixed to the
underside of the PDC cover for starter relay identification and location.
1. Remove the starter relay from the PDC.
2. A relay in the de-energized position should have continuity between terminals 87A and 30, and no continuity between terminals 87 and 30. If OK,
go to Step 3. If not OK, replace the faulty relay.
3. Resistance between terminals 85 and 86 (electromagnet) should be 75 ± 5 ohms. If OK, go to Step 4. If not OK, replace the faulty relay.
4. Connect a battery to terminals 85 and 86. There should now be continuity between terminals 30 and 87, and no continuity between terminals 87A
and 30. If OK, perform the Relay Circuit Test that follows. If not OK, replace the faulty relay.
