How do I know if my starter relay is bad on my refrigerator?
How do I know if my starter relay is bad on my refrigerator? The Shake and Rattle Test Unplug the start relay from the compressor and give it a shake. If you can hear rattling on the inside of the start relay, then the part is bad and will have to be replaced. If it's not rattling and appears to be in good condition, you may have a problem with the actual compressor. How do you test a motor starter relay? Set your multimeter to be on the Ohms scale. Place one probe on the lead on the ignition circuit...