Cooling Fan System: Inspection

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Inspection
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  1. INSPECT RELAY (FAN NO. 1, FAN NO. 3) 
    1. Check the resistance of the relay.
      Fig 1: Checking Resistance Of Relay (FAN NO. 1, FAN NO. 3)
      G02853904Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard: 

      Fig 2: Relay Resistance Chart (FAN NO. 1, FAN NO. 3)
      G02853905Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    If the result is not as specified, replace the relay.

  2. INSPECT RELAY (FAN NO. 2) 
    1. Check the resistance of the relay.
      Fig 3: Checking Resistance Of Relay (FAN NO. 2)
      G02853906Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard: 

      Fig 4: Relay Resistance Chart (Fan No. 2)
      G02853907Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    If the result is not as specified, replace the relay.

  3. INSPECT ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR 
    1. Check the resistance between terminals 1 and 2.
      Fig 5: Checking Resistance Between Terminals 1 & 2
      G02853908Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard: 

    RESISTANCE CHECK

    Condition Specified Condition
    Approx. 20°C(68°F) 2.29 to 2.6 kΩ.
    Approx. 80°C(176°F) 0.300 to 0.327 kΩ

    If the result is not as specified, replace the sensor.

    NOTE: When checking the ECT sensor in the water, the terminals should be kept dry. After the check, dry the sensor.
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