Replace a worn or failed switch in your cooling fan or climate-control circuit with the Four Seasons Engine Cooling Fan Motor Relay / HVAC Relay, part number 36164. It fits many vehicles, among them the 1990-2002 Mazda Protege, 1990-2000 Mazda Miata and 1991-1993 Ford Escort, and it is a direct-fit replacement for the listed applications. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for the full list and engine details.
This standard relay uses a low-current control signal to switch a higher-current circuit on and off. The catalog lists it under both names, as a cooling fan motor relay and as an HVAC relay.
- Precision engineered: built with precision for its vehicle-specific applications.
- OE-style molded connectors: molded connectors styled after the original design.
- Quality contacts: designed to keep conductivity where it should be.
- Vehicle-specific applications: cataloged for particular vehicles rather than as a universal part.
Four Seasons engineers and tests its products with dependable operation as the goal. The company draws on more than 50 years of mobile A/C experience.
If a failed relay is causing your problem, the cooling fan or HVAC component it controls may not switch on, may stay on, or may work only intermittently. Diagnose the circuit before you replace the relay, because fuses, wiring and switches can cause similar symptoms.
Interchange: LA1067740 · A08815 · 19281 · 19324
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This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
36164, LA1067740, A08815, 19281, 19324
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this Four Seasons 36164 the right Miata relay for my 1990-2000 Mazda Miata?
The 36164 is listed as a direct-fit replacement for the 1990-2000 Mazda Miata. Engine-level details are in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Will this Mazda Protege relay fit my 1990-2002 Protege?
Yes. The 1990-2002 Mazda Protege is among the listed applications for the Four Seasons 36164. Engine-level details are in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
What does this relay do?
It uses a low-current control signal to switch a higher-current circuit. It is listed as both an engine cooling fan motor relay and an HVAC relay.
What are signs this relay may need replacing?
The cooling fan or HVAC component it controls may not turn on, may stay on, or may run intermittently. Check fuses, wiring and switches first, because they can cause similar symptoms.
How does the relay connect to the vehicle?
It has OE-style molded connectors. Consult your vehicle service information for the relay's location and the correct removal and installation steps.
