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 Products to test relays and relay circuits: Multimeter - https://amzn.to/4kiCtXU Relay test jump set - https://amzn.to/4dGLveM Relay Buddy - https://amzn.to/4jv2QsK Test light - https://amzn.to/4knAjGG (All links are affiliate) A few products I personally own and use (affiliate links): Fluke Multimeter - https://amzn.to/2HQOx42 Wires with Alligator Clips - https://amzn.to/3Ysp1Hh Basic Hand Tools - https://amzn.to/2I91cBb Drill and Impact Driver - https://amzn.to/2WCMxzI Cordless Ratchet - https://amzn.to/2KcBsBw Portable Jump Starter - https://amzn.to/2HR0V4l Code Reader - https://amzn.to/4eQQuIR Upholstery Remover - https://amzn.to/32dXTiS Pocket screw driver - https://amzn.to/4fNRy1B Pocket Flashlight - https://amzn.to/3B5Sjnz Hook set - https://amzn.to/2JUdfTi Disclaimer: Due to factors beyond the control of Make It Easy Mechanic, it cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. Make It Easy Mechanic assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. Make It Easy Mechanic recommends safe practices when working on vehicles and/or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of Make It Easy Mechanic, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not Make It Easy Mechanic. How to test relays in your car – EASY! (watch till the end)