A typical simple automotive relay has 2 terminals on either side of an electromagnetic coil. there should be continuity across these 2 terminals. Applying 12VDC across them, contact should be made across 2 other terminals on the relay. A turn signal flasher is different however, as I believe it uses capacitance to control the "flashing".

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