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Cooling Fan System: Inspection

  1. INSPECT RELAY (Marking: FAN) 
    1. Measure the resistance of the FAN relay.

      Standard: 

      RELAY (MARKING: FAN)

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      3-5 10 k ohms or higher
      3-5 Below 1 ohms (when battery voltage is applied to terminals 1 and 2)
      Fig 1: Inspecting Relay (FAN)
      G02954735Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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

  2. INSPECT ECT SENSOR 
    1. Measure the resistance between the terminals.

      Standard: 

      ECT SENSOR

      Condition Specified Condition
      Approx. 20°C (68°F) 2.32 to 2.59 k ohms
      Approx. 80°C (176°F) 0.31 to 0.326 k ohms
      Fig 2: Inspecting ECT Sensor
      G02954736Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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

      NOTE: If checking the ECT sensor in the water, keep the terminals dry. After the check, wipe the sensor dry.