How can I check if cooling fan is working

2007 TOYOTA SIENNA
145,000 MILES
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ADRIELREDDY
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How do I check if the cooling fan ECU (attached to radiator) is working? Everything else seems to be working, but I want to be sure before I replace this part.
Apr 3, 2013 at 2:31 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Are you referring to the temperature sending unit? You need to check it for resistance.
Apr 3, 2013 at 2:39 AM
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ADRIELREDDY
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No, I am referring to a black computer attached to the radiator. The two fans are wired to it.
Apr 3, 2013 at 2:41 AM
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KHLOW2008
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1. Inspect cooling fan ECU.

a. Inspect the input voltage.

1. Disconnect the cooling fan ECU connector.

2. Turn the ignition switch to the "on" position. Check the voltage of the +B terminal of the disconnected wire harness side connector.
Standard voltage:
9 to 14 V

If the result is not as specified, inspect the power source system (fusible link, fuse, wire harness and relay).

b. Inspect the cooling fan motor (See On-vehicle inspection).

c. Measure the resistance between terminals RFC (ECM) and SI (cooling fan ECU) of the wire harness side connectors.

Hint:
If the fan does not operate, there may be a short circuit.
If the fan remains operating, there may be an open circuit.

d. Inspect the ECM power source circuit and ground circuit.

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