Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2004 Scion xA StandardFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
How To Proceed With Troubleshooting
The hand-held tester can be used at step 3, 4, 5, 7, 10.
- VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP
- CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS (See CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS CHECK ).
- CONNECT HAND-HELD TESTER TO DLC3 NOTE: If the display indicates a communication fault in the tool, inspect DLC3.
- CHECK DTC AND FREEZE FRAME DATA (See
DTC CHECK/CLEAR ) NOTE: Record or print DTC and freeze frame data, if needed.
- CLEAR DTC AND FREEZE FRAME DATA (See DTC CHECK/CLEAR )
- VISUAL INSPECTION
- SETTING CHECK (TEST) MODE DIAGNOSIS (See CHECK MODE PROCEDURE )
- PROBLEM SYMPTOM CONFIRMATION NOTE: If the engine does not start, perform steps 10 and 12 first.PROBLEM SYMPTOM CONFIRMATION
A Malfunction Does Not Occur B Malfunction Occurs - B : GO TO STEP 10 .
- A : Go to next step.
- SYMPTOM SIMULATION
- DTC CHECK (See
DTC CHECK/CLEAR ) SYMPTOM SIMULATION
A Malfunction Code B No Code - B : GO TO STEP 12 .
- A : Go to next step.
- DTC CHART (See
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART )
- GO TO STEP 14 .
- BASIC INSPECTION (See
BASIC INSPECTION ) BASIC INSPECTION
A Wrong Parts Not Confirmed B Wrong Parts Confirmed - B : GO TO STEP 17 .
- A : Go to next step.
- PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE (See
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE ) PROBLEM SYMPTOMS
A Wrong Circuit Confirmed B Wrong Parts Confirmed - B : GO TO STEP 17 .
- A : Go to next step.
- CHECK ECM POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT (See ECM POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT )
- CIRCUIT INSPECTION CIRCUIT INSPECTION
A Malfunction Not Confirmed B Malfunction Confirmed - B : GO TO STEP 18 .
- A : Go to next step.
- CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS (See
CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS )
- GO TO STEP 18 .
- PARTS INSPECTION
- IDENTIFICATION OF PROBLEM
- ADJUSTMENT, REPAIR
- CONFIRMATION TEST
- END
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
