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2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Section 357 (HVAC - General Servicing): Relay: Inspection

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Inspection

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Remove relay
1. Remove the heater relay. See Fig 1.
2. Remove the rear heater relay.
3. Remove the condenser fan relay.
4. Remove the magnetic clutch relay.
Fig 1: Locating Heater, Rear Heater, Condenser Fan, & Magnetic Clutch Relays
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Inspect relays
1. Inspect heater and rear heater relay continuity. See Fig 2 and Fig 3 .
  
  Fig 2: Heater & Rear Heater Relay Specification Chart
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  If continuity is not as specified, replace the relay.
  
  Fig 3: Testing Heater & Rear Heater Relay
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2. Inspect magnetic clutch and condenser fan for relay continuity. See Fig 4 and Fig 5 .
Fig 4: Magnetic Clutch & Condenser Fan Relay Specification Chart
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If continuity is not as specified, replace the relay.

Fig 5: Testing Magnetic Clutch & Condenser Fan Relay
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• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
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