Cooling Fan Relay Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mazda 626. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the cooling fan relay.
- If not as specified, replace the cooling fan relay.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Cooling Fan
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
- Apply battery positive voltage and inspect for continuity between terminals of the cooling fan relay using an ohmmeter.
  
  Fig 2: Cooling Fan Relay Continuity Table & Identifying Terminals
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.