How do you test a four terminal relay?
Confirm the current carrying ability of the load connectors. With the relay in the configuration that has the 2 load pins connected, place the test voltage on 1 of the load pins of the relay and an automotive test light on the other load pin of the relay.
What should I do if my relay has failed?
Turn the ignition to the “ON” position and jump terminals 87 and 30 the relay is now jumped and the accessory should activate, if so the relay has failed. If no power is observed at either 87 or 30, the fusible link or maxi fuse has shorted.
Where is the relay located in a car?
The relay is typically located in a place where larger electric parts are placed. In a car, this is likely a relay or fuse box. Use your fingers to unplug the relay from the socket in which it is placed. Note the relay position. The positioning and polarity of relays and fuses should be printed on the inside of the relay box or fuse box cover.
Where do you put the test light on a relay?
With the relay in the configuration that has the 2 load pins connected, place the test voltage on 1 of the load pins of the relay and an automotive test light on the other load pin of the relay. The automotive test light should light. Automotive test lights are available at auto parts stores and hardware stores.
How do you test a relay test jumper?
Set of Four Relay Test Jumpers Make Testing Relays or Live Circuits Quick and Easy. Set includes four jumpers to fit the most popular size relays on domestic and import vehicles. Simply remove relay to be tested, insert correct jumper and insert relay into jumper.
Turn the ignition to the “ON” position and jump terminals 87 and 30 the relay is now jumped and the accessory should activate, if so the relay has failed. If no power is observed at either 87 or 30, the fusible link or maxi fuse has shorted.
Why is my Lisle 56810 relay test jumper kit not working?
Jbtools says they cant find the nr. in their system and apparently therefore waives responsibility. Saying it wasnt them selling it to me. Yet amazon points at them. Does what it is designed to do. No issues with the seller. The first kit arrives without packaging and the switch was DOA, it did not work.
How do you test a green four pin jumper?
Simply remove relay to be tested, insert correct jumper and insert relay into jumper. When using green four pin jumper be careful to align pins on jumper and relay correctly. No need to pierce wires or connect multiple jumper wires. Jumpers have tabs for clamping and flat pads to place test leads on. Set comes in blow-molded case for storage.