Blower Motor Control Relay: Inspection

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Inspection
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  1. Remove Glove Compartment Door  (See REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR )
  2. Remove Blower Motor Control Relay 
    1. Disconnect the connectors.
    2. Remove the screw and blower motor control relay.
      Fig 1: Locating Blower Motor Control Relay
      G01179002Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. Inspect Blower Motor Control Circuit 

    Inspect the wire harness side connector from the back side, as shown in the chart.

    • Test conditions:
    • Turn ignition switch to ON
    • Operate blower motor (High blower speed)
      Fig 2: Reviewing Blower Motor Control Circuit Information
      G01179003Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    • Fig 3: Identifying Wire Harness Terminals For Blower Motor
      G01179004Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    If resistance is not as specified, replace the blower motor control relay.

  4. Install Blower Motor Control Relay 
    1. Install the blower motor control relay with the screw.
      Fig 4: Installing Blower Motor Control Relay
      G01179005Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Connect the connectors.
  5. Install Glove Compartment Door  (SeeINSTALL GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ).
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