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Power Relays
Relay Test
Turn Signal/Hazard Relay:
See page 23-172
Normally-open type:
1. Check for continuity between the terminals.. There should be continujty between the No. 1 andNo.3 terminals when power and ground are con-nected to the No. 2 and No. 4 terminals.. There should be no continuity between the No. 1and No. 3 terminals when power is disconnected.
3
. Blower motor relay
. ABS pump motor relay
Terminal
-i*rt"r-*or\13
Disconnected
Connectedo
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. Rear window defogger relay
Starter cut relayt '96 - 97 models
Horn relayi '96 97 models
Blower motor high relay: '99 - 0O mooersa

Normally-opsn tYPe:
1. Check for continuity between the terminals
. There should be continuity between the No. 1 and
No. 2 terminals when power and ground are con-
nected to the No. 3 and No 4terminals.
o There should be no continuity between the No 1
and No.2 terminals when power is disconnected'
Terminal
Power iNo.3 - No,4) \
I2
Disconnected
Connectedoo
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Power window relaY
Radiator fan relaY
Condenser fan relaY
A/C compressor clutch relaY
Starter cut relay: '98 - 00 models
Horn relay: '98 - 00 models
Five-ierminal type:
1. Check for continuitv between the terminals.
. There should be continuity betlveen the No. 1 and
No. 2 terminals when power and ground are con-
nected to the No. 3 and No 5terminals.
. There should be continuity between the No 2 and
No. 4 terminals when power is disconnected'
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Moonroof open relay: '96 - 97 models
Moonroof close relay: '96 - 97 models
(cont'd)
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Terminal
Power (No. 3 - No. 5)\
4
Disconnectedo--o
Connectedo--o

Power Relays
Relay Test (cont'd)
Five-terminsl type:
l. Check for continuity between the terminals.
. There should be continuity between the No. 1and No, 2 terminals when power and ground areconnected to the No. 5 and No. 3 terminals.o There should be continuity between the No. 1and No. 4 terminals when power is disconnected.
. Moonroof open relay: '98-00models
. Moonroof close relay: '98 - 00 mooets
Terminal
P"*"r{ltl"5-N".3)-\14
Disco n n ectedo----o
Connectedo-----o
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lgnition Switch
4.
Test
SRS components are located in this area Review the
SRS component locations. precautions. and procedures
in the SRS section {24} before performing repairs or ser-
1. i/ake sure you have the anti-theft code for the
radio, then write down the frequencies for the
radio's preset buttons ('99 - 00 models).
2. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
3. Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover and
knee bolster (see section 20).
Disconnect the 5P connector from the under dash
fuse/relay box and the 7P connector from the main
wire harness.
Check for continuity between the terminals in each
switch position according to the table.
I I :7P connector
Wire side ot female terminals
BLK/WHT {STIWHT IBAT}
7P CONNECTOR
WHT/BLK
YEL (IG2}BLK/YEL {IG1)
Wire side of female terminals
6. lf the continuity checks do not agree with the table,
replace the electrical switch.
Terminal
Position
1
(ACC)
(3)
(BAT)
5
{tG1) G2)
(1)
(sr)
o (LocK)
| (ACC)o--o
l (oN)o-o
III (START)o--o
1.
Electrical Switch RePlacement
SRS components are located in this area. Review the
SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures
in the SRS section \24) belore performing repairs or ser-
vtce.
1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the
radio, then write down the frequencies for the
radio's preset buttons {'99 - 00 modelsl.
2. Disconnect the battery negatlve cable.
3. Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover {see
section 20).
Disconnect the 5P connector from the under-dash
fuse/relay box and the 7P connector from the main
wire harness (see left column).
Remove the steering column covers {see section
11t.
lnsert the ignition key, and turn it to "0 {LOCK)".
Remove the two screws and the electrical switch
from the steering lock.
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8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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lgnition Switch
Steering Lock Replacement
SRS components are located in this area. Review theSRS component locations. precautions, and procedures
in the SRS section (24) before performing repairs or ser-vtce.
Remove:
LMake sure you have the anti-theft code for theradio, then wire down the frequencies for theradio's preset buttons ('99 - 00 models).
Disconnect the battery negative cable.
Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover andknee bolster (see section 20).
Disconnect the 5P connector from the under-dash
fuse/relay box and the 7P connector from the mainwire harness (see previous page).
Remove the steering column covers, then removethe mounting bolts and nuts from the steering col-umn (see section l7).
Lower the steering column assembly,
Center-punch each of the two shear bolts, then drilltheir heads off with a 5 mm (3/16 in) dritt bit.
CAUTION: Do not damago the steering lock body.
Remove the shear bolts and the steering lock assem,oty.
2.
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Installation:
l. Install the new steering lock assembly without thekey insened.
Loosely tighten the new shear bolts-
Insert the ignition key, and check for proper opera-tion of the steering wheel lock and that the ignitionkey turns freely.
Tighten the shear bolts untilthe hex heads twist off.
TWIST.OFF FORTION
Install in the reverse order of removar.
Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter thecustomer's radio station presets.
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Battery
Test
@l. Battery lluid lelectrolytel contalns sulfuric acid. lt may cause severe burns it it gets on your skin ol in your eyes Wear
protective clothing and a face shield.
- It eleqtlolyte gets on your skin or clothes, rinse it off with watel immediately
- lf electrolyte gets in your eyes, flush it out by splashing water in your eyes for at least 15 minutes; call a physician
immediately.
. A battery gives off hydrogen gas. lf ignited, the hydrogen will explode and could crack the battery case and splatter
acid on you. Keep sparks, flames, and Gigarettes away from the battery'
o Overchaiging will raise the temperature oI the electrolyte. This may force electrolyte to spray out ot ths battery vents'
Follow the charger manufacturel's instrustions, and chalge the battery at a propcr rate.
Use either a JCI or Bear ARBST tester. and follow the manufacturer's procedures. lf you don't have one of these comput-
erized testers, follow this conventional test procedure:
ToqetaccurateresuIts,thetemperatureoftheeIectro|ytemustbebetweenT0"F(21.c)and100"F(38.c}'
lf the case is cracked or the posts are loose, replace
the battery.
lf rhe indicator shows low electrolyte, add distilled
water if Possible.
EYE lndicates OK
Test Load CaPacitY (#l )
. Apply 300 amp load for 15 seconds to remove
surface charge.. Allow 15 seconds recovery Perloo.. Apply test load {see Test Load Chan).
. Record voltage at the end of l5 seconds.
Drops below 9.6 volts.Stays above 9.6 volts;
battery is OK.
(cont'd)
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Battery
Test (cont'd)
Charge on High Sefting (40 amps)
Charge until EYE shows charge is OK; plus anadditional 30 minutes to assure full charge.NOTE: lf the battery charge is very tow, it maybe necessary to bypass the charger,s polarityprotection circuitry.
lf the EYE does not show charge is OK withinthree hours, the battery is no-good; replace it.Write down how long the battery wascharged.
Test Load Capacity (#2)
Apply 300 amp load for 15 seconds to remove surface charoe.Allow 15 seconds recovery period.
Apply test load {see Test Load Chan).
Record voltage at the end of 15 seconos.
Stays above 9.6 volts; battery is OK. ,] Drops below 9.6 volts; baftery is no-good.
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TEST LOAD CHART
Use the test load or 1/2 the cold cranking amps {CCA) printed on thelabel on the top of the banery. lf neither is indicated. use theinformation below:
BArrERy coLb@
coDE I AMps (ccAl | {amps)
405 (*410)200
*:558241 (S) - MF
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Starting System
Component Location Index
A/T GEAR POSITION SW|TCHTest, page 23'154Replacement, page 23-155
STARTER CUT RELAY (M/T}
Test, page 23-86, 87
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CLUTCH INTERLOCK
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BATTERYTest, page 23-91
STARTERTest, page 23'95Solenoid Test, Page 23 96
Replacement, Page 23-100
Performance Test, Page 23-101
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