Electric fan not working

i just read the "how cooling fans work" link on this site. is it possible that my engine is not running hot enough to engage the fan?

This car has a hybrid cooling system that uses both mechanical fan and electric, pulse width modulated electric fan. One fast way to determine if it is working is to turn on the AC and the fan should come on. If not the system has a solid state, electronic relay located on the left frame rail, behind the radiator. It is difficult to access as you have to remove the front bumper, grill and vacuum reservoir.

so with A/C on, i should see both fans running no matter what correct?

so with A/C off, only clutch fan should turn correct?

No, that is not what I said. What I mean is that the only time you can rely on seeing the electric fan is when the AC is on. Without the AC you may never see it come on.

forgive me, but i am a novice.

car on, A/C on what other circumstances need to exist for the fan to turn on? how long should i watch and wait before deciding that it is not working?

I gave you the simplest possible way to determine if the fan is working or not. The other way is using a bidirectional, professional scan tool to turn it on with the tool.

From the service manual

Description:
The pulse width modulated (PWM) radiator cooling fan relay is located behind the front bumper fascia below the right headlamp.

Operation:
The PWM relay is used to control the speed of the electric radiator cooling fan. It allows for multiple fan speeds. This allows for improved fan noise and A/C performance, better engine cooling, and additional vehicle power.
PWM relay operation is controlled by the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). To operate the PWM relay, the PCM looks at inputs from:
^ Engine coolant temperature.
^ Ambient temperature from the body controller.
^ Vehicle speed.
^ Transmission oil temperature.
^ A/C switch position (A/C request).

Left the car running with the AC on high for about twenty minutes, no movement on electric fan. swapped out relay, ran for another ten still no movement.
fan spins freely with engine off.

I do not know how you could have accessed the correct relay that fast but it is time for some troubleshooting which may require the use of a bidirectional scan tool.
Here is the wiring diagram.

I have done it before, and the spot is still open. Mounted correctly to the body so it does not overheat and melt the wires.

Wires do not melt from overheating relays. The connectors can overheat due to resistance in the connection though.

That is what I meant. It is why I had to replace it last time.

As an aside, I replaced my fan clutch within the last three weeks. Prior to even realizing I had a problem, I was not having any overheating issues. That has to be encouraging right?

okay, i am going to concede defeat. if/when i decide to replace the fan and/or motor, is it possible to do without removing the clutch fan? when i replaced the clutch fan, i was not able to remove it until i also removed the electrical fan. i am really hoping the electric fan can be replaced without removing the clutch fan.

Yes, you do have to remove the fan clutch.