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On Vehicle Inspection

NOTE: Low coolant temperature is below 181°F (83°C). High coolant temperature is above 199°F (93°C).
  1. Turn ignition switch on. Check that the fan does not rotate. If it does, check the fan relay and temperature switch, and check for a separated connector or severed wire between the relay and temperature switch. See Fig 1.
    Fig 1: Inspecting Cooling Fan
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  2. Disconnect temperature switch connector. See Fig 2. Check that the fan rotates. If it does not, check the fan relay, fan motor, ignition relay and fuse, and check for a short circuit between the fan relay and temperature switch.
  3. Connect temperature switch connector.
  4. Start engine. Raise engine coolant temperature to above 199°F (93°C). Check that the fan rotates. If it does not, replace the temperature switch.
Fig 2: Disconnecting Temperature Switch Connector
G00171037Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002