How To Test a Relay (and How Relays Work) - in 8 minutes

Explaining How relays work and How to test them. Every car has relays, but why? what do they do? and how can we check if a relay is bad? Understanding relays' purpose and operating principles is an important step in being able to diagnose various electrical problems. (relay testing made easy)


Timestamps:
0:00 intro
0:15 what is a relay
0:30 why we need relays
2:27 how relays work
3:44 how to test relays
7:05 fastest way to check a relay
7:22 check relay circuit basics

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How to test relays in your car – EASY! (watch till the end)