Checking engine cooling fan (FC) relay

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Fig 1: Identifying Ignition OFF

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Fig 2: Disconnecting Connector

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Ignition off
Disconnect engine cooling fan (FC) relay 2/10.
Connect an ohmmeter between the engine cooling fan (FC) relay terminals 1 and 2 (relay side).

Fig 3: Identifying Air Conditioning (A/C) Relay Connector Terminals
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Fig 4: Identifying Ohmmeter
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Fig 5: Identifying Integrated Relay/Fusebox
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The ohmmeter should read approximately 105 Ω at +20 °C.

OK
Refer to Checking the signal cable
NOT OK
Refer to Defective engine cooling fan (FC) relay