Blower Motor Control Relay: Inspection

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Inspection
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  1. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  2. REMOVE BLOWER MOTOR CONTROL RELAY 
    1. Disconnect the connectors.
    2. Remove the screw and blower motor control relay.
      Fig 1: Removing Blower Motor Control Relay
      G00889011Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSPECT BLOWER MOTOR CONTROL CIRCUIT 

    Inspect the wire harness side connector from the back side, as shown in Fig 2 .

    1. Test conditions:
      • Turn ignition switch to ON
      • Operate blower motor (High blower speed)
    Fig 2: Inspecting Blower Motor Control Circuit (Table) (1 Of 2)
    G00889012Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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

    Fig 3: Inspecting Blower Motor Control Circuit (2 Of 2)
    G00889013Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL BLOWER MOTOR CONTROL RELAY 
    1. Install the blower motor control relay with the screw.
    2. Connect the connectors.
  5. INSTALL GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
    Fig 4: Installing Blower Motor Control Relay
    G00889014Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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