Section 1016 (Clock): Troubleshooting

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Troubleshooting
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HINT:

Troubleshoot the clock according to TROUBLESHOOTING OF CLOCK  .

TROUBLESHOOTING OF CLOCK

Troubleshooting No.
Passenger seat belt warning light does not light up. 1
Clock will not operate 1
Clock loses or gains time 2
  1. +/- 1.5 seconds / day 
  1. INSPECT CLOCK CIRCUIT (See  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING  ) 
  2. TROUBLESHOOTING NO. 1 
    TROUBLESHOOTING NO. 1

    PASSENGER SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT OPERATE 
    CLOCK WILL NOT OPERATE 
    1. Check that the battery positive voltage is 10 - 16 V.

      If voltage is not as specified, replace the battery.

    2. Check that the MPX-B and RAD No. 2 fuses are not blown.

      If the fuse is blown, replace the fuse and check for short.

    3. Troubleshoot the clock as follows.

    HINT:

    Inspect the connector on the wire harness side.

    Fig 1: Inspecting Connector On Wire Harness Side
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