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Electronic Throttle Control Relay: Inspection

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  1. Check that the electronic throttle control relay has no deformation, cracks or other damages.
  2. Measure the resistance between electronic throttle control relay terminals.
    Fig 1: Measuring Resistance Between Electronic Throttle Control Relay Terminals
    G07664795Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    TERMINAL RESISTANCE REFERENCE CHART

    Terminal No. Standard
    1 and 2 1 MΩ or more
    3 and 4 93.8 - 136.4 Ω (when 20°C (68°F))
  3. Connect battery positive terminal to terminal No. 3 and battery ground terminal to terminal No. 4, and measure the resistance between the electronic throttle control relay terminals.
    Fig 2: Measuring Resistance Between Electronic Throttle Control Relay Terminals
    G07664796Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    TERMINAL RESISTANCE REFERENCE CHART

    Terminal No. Standard
    1 and 2 Less than 1 Ω