Cooling Fan Relay: Inspection

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Inspection
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  1. Remove No. 2 Cooling Fan Relay From Relay Block No. 3 
    Fig 1: Identifying No. 2 Cooling Fan Relay & Relay Block No. 3
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  2. Remove No. 3 Cooling Fan Relay From Relay Block No. 3 
    Fig 2: Identifying No. 3 Cooling Fan Relay & Relay Block No. 3
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  3. Inspect No. 2 Cooling Fan Relay 

    (Marking: Fan No. 2) Continuity 

    Fig 3: Reviewing No. 2 Cooling Fan Relay Continuity Information
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    If continuity is not as specified, replace the relay.

    Fig 4: Reviewing No. 2 Cooling Fan Relay Circuit
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  4. Inspect No. 3 Cooling Fan Relay 

    (Marking: Fan No. 3) Continuity 

    Check the relay in the same way as for "MAGNETIC CLUTCH RELAY".

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