Toyota MR2 Spyder Cooling Fan Relay Replacement at your home or office.

Our mobile mechanics offer services 7 days a week. Upfront and transparent pricing.

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

(31)

Included for free with this service

Online Booking

Mechanic comes to you

12-month / 12k-mile warranty

Free 50 point safety inspection

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

Customer Ratings

(31)

Cooling Fan Relay Replacement Service

How much does a Cooling Fan Relay Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Toyota MR2 Spyder Cooling Fan Relay Replacement is $105 with $10 for parts and $95 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2002 Toyota MR2 SpyderL4-1.8LService typeCooling Fan Relay ReplacementEstimate$134.15Shop/Dealer Price$148.94 - $170.81
2005 Toyota MR2 SpyderL4-1.8LService typeCooling Fan Relay ReplacementEstimate$133.35Shop/Dealer Price$152.96 - $189.24
2004 Toyota MR2 SpyderL4-1.8LService typeCooling Fan Relay ReplacementEstimate$133.35Shop/Dealer Price$152.96 - $189.24
2003 Toyota MR2 SpyderL4-1.8LService typeCooling Fan Relay ReplacementEstimate$133.35Shop/Dealer Price$152.94 - $189.20
2001 Toyota MR2 SpyderL4-1.8LService typeCooling Fan Relay ReplacementEstimate$114.15Shop/Dealer Price$128.97 - $150.87
2000 Toyota MR2 SpyderL4-1.8LService typeCooling Fan Relay ReplacementEstimate$114.15Shop/Dealer Price$128.96 - $150.84
Show example Toyota MR2 Spyder Cooling Fan Relay Replacement prices

What is the Cooling Fan Relay all about?

Modern vehicles employ electric cooling fans to draw air into the engine compartment, through the radiator, and into the air conditioning condenser. This action removes heat from the coolant in the radiator and pulls heat from the refrigerant in the air conditioning condenser. The electric cooling fan is an electric motor with fan blades attached to it. It turns on when the powertrain control module receives a signal that the temperature of the engine or air conditioning warrants the extra flow of air.

The powertrain control module then sends a signal for the cooling fan relay to supply power to the cooling fan. The fan motor relay performs the action of a switch, sending 12-volt power to the cooling fan and initiating its operation. Once the engine temperature drops below the threshold programmed into the powertrain control module, the cooling fan turns off. In some makes and models, the cooling fan can continue running after the engine has been shut off, or it can turn on while the ignition is off. If the cooling fan relay is faulty, the cooling fan can continue to run unnecessarily, even when the ignition is off and the engine is cold. Conversely, the cooling fan may not run at all causing the engine to overheat. Since the cooling fan plays a factor in air conditioning performance, your air conditioning may not blow cold air.

Keep in mind:

  • The cooling fan can run even with the ignition off. Use caution when working in and around the cooling fan to prevent personal injury.
  • Some vehicles are equipped with two cooling fans, with separate cooling fan relays controlling each one.

How it's done:

  • The Cooling Fan Relay is verified that it needs to be replaced. The main access relay panel is open to access the cooling fan relay.

  • The defective Cooling Fan Relay is removed from the relay box by pulling straight up and out of the connection.

  • The connection is checked for any damage or overheating. The new Cooling Fan Relay is installed by lining up the pins and pressing it into the connection.

  • The Cooling Fan Relay is tested for operation by running the engine or turning on the A/C.

  • The vehicle is tested for proper operation of the Cooling Fan during a road test.

Our recommendation:

The cooling fan relay is meant to last indefinitely, but as with all electrical components, it can fail prematurely. There are no preventative measures you can take against its failure. If your engine temperature rises into the red zone, or if the cooling fan won’t quit operating, have one of our expert technicians diagnose the problem and replace the cooling fan relay if required.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Cooling Fan Relay?

  • Engine temperature runs higher than normal or overheats
  • Air-conditioning does not function
  • Cooling fan continues to run indefinitely

How important is this service?

The electric cooling fan plays an important role to control engine temperature. In a situation where the cooling fan will not turn on, overheating and engine damage can occur. If the cooling fan runs continuously, the fan motor can burn out or electrical drain can deplete your battery. If the cooling fan relay is faulty, have it replaced as soon as possible to prevent additional, expensive repairs.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee


Meet some of our expert Toyota mechanics

Real customer reviews from Toyota owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(31)

Rating Summary
29
1
1
0
0
29
1
1
0
0

Corden

19 years of experience
6 reviews
Corden
19 years of experience
Toyota MR2 Spyder L4-1.8L - Oil Change - Clearwater, Florida
My mechanic, Cordon Hart arrived on time at my home for a scheduled oil change on my car today. He was very thorough and professional. He did find other service and maintenance items, and there was no pressure on those items with a written quote sent via email.

Robert

20 years of experience
1092 reviews
Robert
20 years of experience
Toyota MR2 Spyder L4-1.8L - Check Engine Light is on - Erie, Colorado
Second time Robert has been out -- very knowledgeable and professional.

Patrick

32 years of experience
369 reviews
Patrick
32 years of experience
Toyota MR2 Spyder L4-1.8L - Check Engine Light is on - Las Vegas, Nevada
This was the first time I used this service, I wasn't exactly sure how or what I was supposed to do. I later figured it out over time. At the end of the appointment, he figured out or will be trying to solve the engine light issue. The same problem that a regular mechanic couldn't figure out after looking at my car for 6 hours but managed to "find other issues" with the vehicle. I may be using this service more in the service, I like the fact that they come to the work so we don't have to take off time.

Luis

9 years of experience
129 reviews
Luis
9 years of experience
Toyota MR2 Spyder L4-1.8L - Car is not starting - Lodi, New Jersey
Great Service will deff use again.

Excellent Rating

(31)

Rating Summary
29
1
1
0
0
29
1
1
0
0
Number of Toyota MR2 Spyder services completed
341+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Toyota MECHANICS
1600+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

How to Renew Your Car Registration in Missouri
Most Most people neglect to see just how much of a privilege it is to drive on the roads in their area. For most Missouri residents, driving is something that they do without giving it much thought. Before you are...
How to Renew Your Car Registration in Wisconsin
Renew your Wisconsin car registration for an annual cost of $75. Collect the required documents and renew online, in person, or by mail.
What Does the Adaptive Cruise Control Warning Light Mean?
The adaptive cruise control (ACC) indicator light helps keep your car at a safe speed while driving by sensing the distance of the car ahead of you.

Electrical system problems on 2007 Buick Rainier

This was a common issue in many GM vehicles that is typically caused by a short in the system that controls these features. Tracing the short can be very time consuming and difficult to track down. If you would like...

ABS problems

Hey there. Your car is equipped with wheel speed sensors (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/wheel-speed-sensor-replacement) at each of the four wheels which monitor wheel speed while relaying this information constantly to the ABS and traction control system which are controlled by the car's ECU....

Air conditioner not working after a battery change

Hello. Thank you for writing in. At first, disconnect the battery and verify that all of the wires in the starting system and charging system are clean, dry, and tight. Make sure the battery cables are corrosion free, and have...

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (844) 997-3624 · hi@yourmechanic.com