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2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Section 1000 (Interior Light System): Inspection

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Lexus IS 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. w/ Sliding Roof: 

    INSPECT FRONT PERSONAL LIGHT SWITCH CONTINUITY 

    FRONT PERSONAL LIGHT SWITCH TERMINALS CONTINUITY (W/ SLIDING ROOF)

    Switch position Tester connection Specified condition
    OFF - No continuity
    ON 1-4 Continuity

    If continuity is not as specified, replace the light assembly or bulb.

    Fig 1: Inspecting Front Personal Light Switch Continuity (W/Sliding Roof)
    G03494245Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. w/o Sliding Roof: 

    INSPECT FRONT PERSONAL LIGHT SWITCH CONTINUITY 

    FRONT PERSONAL LIGHT SWITCH TERMINALS CONTINUITY (W/O SLIDING ROOF)

    Switch position Tester connection Specified condition
    OFF - No continuity
    ON 1-2 Continuity

    If continuity is not as specified, replace the light assembly or bulb.

    Fig 2: Inspecting Front Personal Light Switch Continuity (W/O Sliding Roof)
    G03494246Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSPECT FRONT PERSONAL LIGHT SWITCH CIRCUIT (See  ILLUMINATION CIRCUIT  ) 
  4. w/o Reader sensor: 

    INSPECT ROOM LIGHT CONTINUITY 

    1. Disconnect the connector from the room light.
    2. Turn the room light switch ON, check that continuity exists between terminal 2 and body ground.
      Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between Terminal 2 & Body Ground (W/O Reader Sensor)
      G03494247Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Turn the room light switch DOOR, check that continuity exists between terminals 1 and 2.

    If continuity is not as specified, replace the light assembly or bulb.

    Fig 4: Checking Continuity Between Terminals 1 & 2 (W/O Reader Sensor)
    G03494248Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. w/ Reader sensor: 

    INSPECT ROOM LIGHT CONTINUITY 

    1. Disconnect the connector from the room light.
    2. Turn the room light switch ON, check that continuity exists between terminal 2 and 3.
      Fig 5: Checking Continuity Between Terminal 2 & 3 (W/ Reader Sensor)
      G03494249Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Turn the room light switch DOOR, check that continuity exists between terminals 1 and 3.

    If continuity is not as specified, replace the light assembly or bulb.

    Fig 6: Checking Continuity Between Terminal 1 & 3 (W/ Reader Sensor)
    G03494250Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. INSPECT FRONT DOOR COURTESY SWITCH CONTINUITY 
    1. Check that continuity exists between terminals and the switch body with the switch ON (switch pin released: opened door).
    2. Check that no continuity exists between terminals and the switch body with the switch OFF (switch pin pushed in: closed door).

    If operation is not as specified, replace the switch.

    Fig 7: Inspecting Front Door Courtesy Switch Continuity
    G03494251Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. INSPECT REAR DOOR COURTESY SWITCH CONTINUITY 
    1. Check that continuity exists between terminals and the switch body with the switch ON (switch pin released: opened door).
    2. Check that no continuity exists between terminals and the switch body with the switch OFF (switch pin pushed in: closed door).

    If operation is not as specified, replace the switch.

    Fig 8: Inspecting Rear Door Courtesy Switch Continuity
    G03494252Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. INSPECT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR COURTESY SWITCH CONTINUITY 
    1. Check that continuity exists between terminals and the switch body with the switch ON (switch pin released: opened door).
    2. Check that no continuity exists between terminals and the switch body with the switch OFF (switch pin pushed in: closed door).

    If operation is not as specified, replace the switch.

    Fig 9: Inspecting Luggage Compartment Door Courtesy Switch Continuity
    G03494253Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. INSPECT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT CONTINUITY 

    Using the ohmmeter, check that continuity exists between terminals.

    If continuity is not as specified, replace the light assembly or bulb.

    Fig 10: Inspecting Luggage Compartment Light Continuity
    G03494254Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. REAR ROOM LIGHT SWITCH CONTINUITY 
    REAR ROOM LIGHT SWITCH TERMINALS CONTINUITY

    Switch position Tester connection Specified condition
    OFF 1-2 No continuity
    ON 2-3 Continuity

    If continuity is not as specified, replace the light assembly or bulb.

    Fig 11: Rear Room Light Switch Continuity
    G03494255Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. INSPECT VANITY LIGHT CONTINUITY 
    VANITY LIGHT SWITCH TERMINALS CONTINUITY

    Switch position Tester connection Specified condition
    OFF (closed) - No continuity
    ON (opened) 1-2 Continuity

    If continuity is not as specified, replace the vanity light assembly or bulb.

    Fig 12: Inspecting Vanity Light Continuity
    G03494256Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. INSPECT VANITY LIGHT CIRCUIT (See  ILLUMINATION CIRCUIT  ) 

    Disconnect the connector from the light and inspect the connector on the wire harness side, as shown in Fig 13 .

    Fig 13: Identifying Vanity Light Circuit
    G03494257Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    VANITY LIGHT SWITCH CONNECTOR TERMINALS SPECIFIED CONDITION

    Tester connection Condition Specified condition
    2 - Ground Always Continuity
    1 - Ground Always Battery Positive Voltage

    If circuit is not as specified, inspect power source or wire harness.

  13. INSPECT DOOR COURTESY LIGHT CONTINUITY 

    Using an ohmmeter, check that continuity exists between terminals.

    If continuity is not as specified, replace the light assembly or bulb.

    Fig 14: Inspecting Door Courtesy Light Continuity
    G03494258Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. INSPECT DOOR COURTESY LIGHT CIRCUIT (See  ILLUMINATION CIRCUIT  ) 
    Fig 15: Inspecting Door Courtesy Light Circuit
    G03494259Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. INSPECT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR COURTESY SWITCH CONTINUITY 
    LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR COURTESY SWITCH TERMINALS CONTINUITY

    Switch position Tester connection Specified condition
    OFF (closed) - No continuity
    ON (opened) 2 - Switch body Continuity

    If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.

    Fig 16: Inspecting Luggage Compartment Door Courtesy Switch Continuity
    G03494260Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. BACK DOOR COURTESY SWITCH CONTINUITY 
    BACK DOOR COURTESY SWITCH TERMINALS CONTINUITY

    Switch position Tester connection Specified condition
    OFF (closed) - No continuity
    ON (opened) 3-4 Continuity

    If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.

    Fig 17: Back Door Courtesy Switch Continuity
    G03494261Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  17. INSPECT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR COURTESY SWITCH CIRCUIT (See  LUGGAGE COURTESY SWITCH CIRCUIT  ) 

    Disconnect the connector from the switch and inspect the connector on the wire harness side, as shown in Fig 18 .

    Fig 18: Inspecting Luggage Compartment Door Courtesy Switch Circuit
    G03494262Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR COURTESY SWITCH CONNECTOR TERMINALS CONTINUITY

    Tester connection Condition Specified condition
    2 - Body ground Luggage compartment door courtesy switch ON (door opened) Continuity

    If circuit is not as specified, inspect power source or wire harness.

  18. INSPECT LICENSE PLATE LIGHT CONTINUITY 

    Using an ohmmeter, check that continuity exists between terminals.

    If continuity is not as specified, replace the light assembly or bulb.

    Fig 19: Inspecting License Plate Light Continuity
    G03494263Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  19. INSPECT LICENSE PLATE LIGHT CIRCUIT 

    Disconnect the connector from the light and inspect the connector on the wire harness side, as shown in Fig 20 .

    Fig 20: Inspecting License Plate Light Circuit
    G03494264Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    LICENSE PLATE LIGHT CONNECTOR TERMINALS SPECIFIED CONDITION

    Tester connection Condition Specified condition
    1 - Ground Always Continuity
    2 - Ground Light control switch TAIL or HEAD Battery Positive Voltage

    If circuit is not as specified, inspect power source or wire harness.

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