Section 1011 (Sliding Roof System): Troubleshooting

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Troubleshooting
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  1. Sliding Roof does not stop at correct position.Β 
    Fig 1: Sliding Roof Does Not Stop At Correct Position Flow Chart
    G03494401Courtesy of Β© TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. Sliding Roof always reopens (anti trap function).Β 

    Fig 2 Reinitializing method

    1. Move the sliding roof to the maximum tilted position.
    2. Release the switch, press the switch again and hold it for 10 secs.
    3. The sliding roof operates in a cycle of TILT DOWN --> SLIDE OPEN --> SLIDE CLOSE --> TILT UP. This completes reinitializing.
    Fig 2: Sliding Roof Always Reopens (Anti Trap Function) Flow Chart
    G03494402Courtesy of Β© TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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