Fifth relay in in the relay control box not working properly

Tiny
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  • 1997 MERCEDES BENZ E320
  • 3.2L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 140,000 MILES
Fifth relay in in the relay control box (K40) will not engage while trying to start the engine.
Thursday, July 8th, 2021 AT 3:10 PM

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Tiny
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Hello,

Are your trying to work on the secondary air injection relay? Does the relay make any noise?
Does is giving you an error code? Here is a guide that will help with getting codes if you need it:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

These K40 relays are a common issue with no start situations.
This video might be helpful:

https://youtu.be/Xg7sLEOUdko

Please let me know.
Thanks.
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Thursday, July 8th, 2021 AT 8:14 PM

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