Four Seasons 36196 Engine Cooling Fan Motor Relay

Brand Four Seasons 36196
Amperage Rating 20
Bracket? No
Color Black
Connector Gender Male
Connector Qty 1
Connector Shape Rectangular
Description Relays
Meets / Exceeds OEM? Yes
Style Standard Relay
Terminal Gender Male
Terminal Quantity 4
Terminal Type Blade
Type Standard
Voltage 12
Product line Relay
Fits Subaru and Saab · 51 vehicles

OE direct replacement. Meets OEM requirements for a straightforward relay swap.

Standard relay. A simple, dependable design for cooling fan control.

12-volt, 20-amp rating. Built for common automotive electrical loads.

Cross-references Four Seasons 20349, Four Seasons 36196 and 82501AE03A for the same application. See all 6.

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Engine Cooling Fan Relay for Subaru and Saab

Four Seasons Relay 36196 is a standard 12-volt engine cooling fan motor relay built with a 4-blade male terminal layout and a 20-amp amperage rating. It meets or exceeds OEM requirements and is designed for direct replacement in select Subaru and Saab applications, including Subaru Legacy, Impreza, Baja, Outback, and Saab 9-2X models.

Key Features

  • 12-volt standard relay for engine cooling fan control
  • 4-terminal blade style with male connector and male terminals
  • 20-amp amperage rating for common cooling fan relay circuits
  • Rectangular connector shape with one black connector
  • Meets or exceeds OEM specifications
  • Four Seasons Relay line replacement part number 36196

Product Details

Four Seasons Relay 36196 is a standard relay used in cooling fan and A/C compressor cut-out circuits on select Subaru and Saab vehicles. This relay line is built for OE-style electrical fitment, using a standard relay format with a rectangular 1-connector design and blade terminals for straightforward replacement. If you are diagnosing intermittent fan operation, relay chatter, or a no-command condition in the cooling circuit, this part number 36196 is a direct-fit option for the listed applications. This part cross-references Subaru OE numbers such as 82501AE03A and 82501FC100 for the same application.

Vehicle Fitment

  • Fits 2000-2008 Subaru Legacy, N/A
  • Fits 1995-2007 Subaru Impreza, N/A
  • Fits 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X, N/A
  • Fits 2003-2006 Subaru Baja, N/A
  • Fits 2004 Subaru Outback, N/A
  • Fits 2000-2003 Subaru Outback, N/A
  • Fits 1999 Subaru Legacy, N/A

Common Uses

  • Restores engine cooling fan relay function when the relay contacts wear out
  • Addresses cooling fan operation issues caused by electrical relay failure
  • Helps correct A/C compressor cut-out relay faults in supported Subaru and Saab applications
  • Supports proper fan circuit switching in Subaru Legacy and Subaru Impreza models
  • Useful when diagnosing intermittent relay engagement in the cooling system

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the terminal layout, connector shape, and amperage rating before installation. Compare the original relay to Four Seasons 36196 to confirm the 4-blade male configuration and standard relay style match your vehicle’s socket. For Subaru Legacy, Subaru Impreza, Subaru Baja, Subaru Outback, and Saab 9-2X applications, confirm the relay location in the under-hood fuse and relay panel before replacement.

Quality Assurance

Four Seasons lists this relay as meeting or exceeding OEM requirements, making it a dependable OE-style replacement for supported cooling fan and A/C relay applications.

This part fits 51 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
YearMakeModelSubmodelPositionNotes
2008SubaruLegacyN/AA/C Compressor Cut-Out Relay also known as Engine Cooling Fan Motor Relay.; Relay
2007SubaruImprezaN/AA/C Compressor Cut-Out Relay also known as Engine Cooling Fan Motor Relay.; Relay
2007SubaruImprezaWRXN/AA/C Compressor Cut-Out Relay also known as Engine Cooling Fan Motor Relay.; Relay
2007SubaruImpreza2.5iN/AA/C Compressor Cut-Out Relay also known as Engine Cooling Fan Motor Relay.; Relay
2007SubaruImprezaWRX STIN/AA/C Compressor Cut-Out Relay also known as Engine Cooling Fan Motor Relay.; Relay
2007SubaruLegacyN/AA/C Compressor Cut-Out Relay also known as Engine Cooling Fan Motor Relay.; Relay
2006Saab9-2XN/AA/C Compressor Cut-Out Relay also known as Engine Cooling Fan Motor Relay.; Relay
2006SubaruBajaN/AA/C Compressor Cut-Out Relay also known as Engine Cooling Fan Motor Relay.; Relay
2006SubaruImprezaWRXN/AA/C Compressor Cut-Out Relay also known as Engine Cooling Fan Motor Relay.; Relay
2006SubaruImpreza2.5iN/AA/C Compressor Cut-Out Relay also known as Engine Cooling Fan Motor Relay.; Relay
2006SubaruImprezaWRX STIN/AA/C Compressor Cut-Out Relay also known as Engine Cooling Fan Motor Relay.; Relay
2006SubaruLegacyN/AA/C Compressor Cut-Out Relay also known as Engine Cooling Fan Motor Relay.; Relay
2005Saab9-2XN/AA/C Compressor Cut-Out Relay also known as Engine Cooling Fan Motor Relay.; Relay
2005SubaruBajaN/AA/C Compressor Cut-Out Relay also known as Engine Cooling Fan Motor Relay.; Relay
2005SubaruImprezaWRXN/AA/C Compressor Cut-Out Relay also known as Engine Cooling Fan Motor Relay.; Relay
2005SubaruImprezaWRX STIN/AA/C Compressor Cut-Out Relay also known as Engine Cooling Fan Motor Relay.; Relay
2005SubaruLegacyN/AA/C Compressor Cut-Out Relay also known as Engine Cooling Fan Motor Relay.; Relay
2004SubaruBajaN/AA/C Compressor Cut-Out Relay also known as Engine Cooling Fan Motor Relay.; Relay
2004SubaruImprezaWRXN/AA/C Compressor Cut-Out Relay also known as Engine Cooling Fan Motor Relay.; Relay
2004SubaruImprezaWRX STIN/AA/C Compressor Cut-Out Relay also known as Engine Cooling Fan Motor Relay.; Relay
2004SubaruLegacyN/AA/C Compressor Cut-Out Relay also known as Engine Cooling Fan Motor Relay.; Relay
2004SubaruOutbackN/ARelay
2003SubaruBajaN/AA/C Compressor Cut-Out Relay also known as Engine Cooling Fan Motor Relay.; Relay
2003SubaruImprezaWRXN/AA/C Compressor Cut-Out Relay also known as Engine Cooling Fan Motor Relay.; Relay
2003SubaruLegacyN/AA/C Compressor Cut-Out Relay also known as Engine Cooling Fan Motor Relay.; Relay
2003SubaruOutbackN/AA/C Compressor Cut-Out Relay also known as Engine Cooling Fan Motor Relay.; Relay
2002SubaruImprezaWRXN/AA/C Compressor Cut-Out Relay also known as Engine Cooling Fan Motor Relay.; Relay
2002SubaruLegacyN/AA/C Compressor Cut-Out Relay also known as Engine Cooling Fan Motor Relay.; Relay
2002SubaruOutbackN/AA/C Compressor Cut-Out Relay also known as Engine Cooling Fan Motor Relay.; Relay
2001SubaruImprezaLN/AA/C Compressor Cut-Out Relay also known as Engine Cooling Fan Motor Relay.; Relay
2001SubaruImprezaRSN/AA/C Compressor Cut-Out Relay also known as Engine Cooling Fan Motor Relay.; Relay
2001SubaruLegacyN/AA/C Compressor Cut-Out Relay also known as Engine Cooling Fan Motor Relay.; Relay
2001SubaruOutbackN/AA/C Compressor Cut-Out Relay also known as Engine Cooling Fan Motor Relay.; Relay
2000SubaruImprezaLN/AA/C Compressor Cut-Out Relay also known as Engine Cooling Fan Motor Relay.; Relay
2000SubaruImprezaRSN/AA/C Compressor Cut-Out Relay also known as Engine Cooling Fan Motor Relay.; Relay
2000SubaruLegacyN/AA/C Compressor Cut-Out Relay also known as Engine Cooling Fan Motor Relay.; Relay
2000SubaruOutbackN/AA/C Compressor Cut-Out Relay also known as Engine Cooling Fan Motor Relay.; Relay
1999SubaruImprezaLN/AA/C Compressor Cut-Out Relay also known as Engine Cooling Fan Motor Relay.; Relay
1999SubaruImprezaRSN/AA/C Compressor Cut-Out Relay also known as Engine Cooling Fan Motor Relay.; Relay
1999SubaruLegacyN/ARelay
1998SubaruImprezaLN/AA/C Compressor Cut-Out Relay also known as Engine Cooling Fan Motor Relay.; Relay
1998SubaruImprezaRSN/AA/C Compressor Cut-Out Relay also known as Engine Cooling Fan Motor Relay.; Relay
1997SubaruImprezaLN/AA/C Compressor Cut-Out Relay also known as Engine Cooling Fan Motor Relay.; Relay
1997SubaruImprezaBrightonN/AA/C Compressor Cut-Out Relay also known as Engine Cooling Fan Motor Relay.; Relay
1996SubaruImprezaLN/AA/C Compressor Cut-Out Relay also known as Engine Cooling Fan Motor Relay.; Relay
1996SubaruImprezaLXN/AA/C Compressor Cut-Out Relay also known as Engine Cooling Fan Motor Relay.; Relay
1996SubaruImprezaBrightonN/AA/C Compressor Cut-Out Relay also known as Engine Cooling Fan Motor Relay.; Relay
1995SubaruImprezaBaseN/AA/C Compressor Cut-Out Relay also known as Engine Cooling Fan Motor Relay.; Relay
1995SubaruImprezaLN/AA/C Compressor Cut-Out Relay also known as Engine Cooling Fan Motor Relay.; Relay
1995SubaruImprezaLXN/AA/C Compressor Cut-Out Relay also known as Engine Cooling Fan Motor Relay.; Relay
1995SubaruImprezaL 4x4N/AA/C Compressor Cut-Out Relay also known as Engine Cooling Fan Motor Relay.; Relay
Directly replaces or cross-references 6 part numbers
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.
Four Seasons — 20349Four Seasons — 3619682501AE03A82501FC100A08948RE8412