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2003 Toyota Matrix Base, 4WDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Service Data
Engine Control System Specifications (1ZZ-FE)
| Throttle idle speed control valve assy | ||
| Movement | Ignition switch ON | Half open → fully close → fully open → half open |
| Intake air flow meter sub-assy | ||
| Resistance | THA - E2 | |
| at -20°C (-4°F) | 13.6 - 18.4 kΩ | |
| at 20°C (68°F) | 2.21 - 2.69 kΩ | |
| at 60°C (140°F) | 0.49 - 0.67 kΩ | |
| Camshaft timing oil control valve assy | ||
| Resistance | at 20°C (68°F) | 6.9 - 7.9 Ω |
| E.F.I Throttle position sensor | ||
| Resistance | VC - E2 | 2.5 - 6.0 kΩ |
| E.F.I. Engine coolant temperature sensor | ||
| Resistance | at 20°C (68°F) | 2.32 - 2.59 kΩ |
| at 80°C (176°F) | 0.310 - 0.326 kΩ | |
| Knock control sensor | ||
| Resistance | at 20°C (68°F) | 120 - 280 kΩ |
| E.F.I. Circuit opening relay assy | ||
| Specified condition | Between terminals 1 and 2 | Continuity |
| Between terminals 3 and 5 | No continuity | |
| E.F.I. ECU relay | ||
| Specified condition | Between terminals 1 and 2 | Continuity |
| Between terminals 3 and 5 | No continuity | |
Engine Control System Specifications (2ZZ-GE)
| Throttle idle speed control valve assy | ||
| Movement | Ignition switch ON | Half open → fully close → fully open → half open |
| Intake air flow meter sub-assy | ||
| Resistance | THA - E2 | |
| at -20°C (-4°F) | 13.6 - 18.4 kΩ | |
| at 20°C (68°F) | 2.21 - 2.69 kΩ | |
| at 60°C (140°F) | 0.49 - 0.67 kΩ | |
| Camshaft timing oil control valve assy | ||
| Resistance | at 20°C (68°F) | 6.9 - 7.9 Ω |
| E.F.I Throttle position sensor | ||
| Resistance | VC - E2 | 2.5 - 6.0 kΩ |
| E.F.I. Engine coolant temperature sensor | ||
| Resistance | at 20°C (68°F) | 2.32 - 2.59 kΩ |
| at 80°C (176°F) | 0.310 - 0.326 kΩ | |
| Knock control sensor | ||
| Resistance | at 20°C (68°F) | 120 - 280 kΩ |
| E.F.I. Circuit opening relay assy | ||
| Specified condition | Between terminals 1 and 2 | Continuity |
| Between terminals 3 and 5 | No continuity | |
| E.F.I. ECU relay | ||
| Specified condition | Between terminals 1 and 2 | Continuity |
| Between terminals 3 and 5 | No continuity | |
Factory Service Tools
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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.
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