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2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Problem Symptoms Table

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Problem Symptoms Table
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Toyota Prius. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE - POWER STEERING SYSTEM

Symptom Inspection Area
Steering is heavy.
  • Front tires (improperly inflated, unevenly worn)
  • Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)
  • Front suspension (Lower ball joint)
  • Steering gear assy
  • Torque sensor (built into steering column)
  • Steering column assy
  • Power steering motor
  • Battery and power source system
  • Power steering ECU
Steering effort differs between right and left or is uneven.
  • Steering center point (zero point) (not recorded completely)
  • Front tires (improperly inflated, unevenly worn)
  • Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)
  • Front suspension (Lower ball joint)
  • Steering gear assy
  • Torque sensor (built into steering column)
  • Steering column assy
  • Power steering motor
  • Power steering ECU
While driving, steering effort does not change in accordance with vehicle speed or steering wheel does not return properly.
  • Front suspension
  • Speed sensor
  • Skid control ECU
  • Combination meter
  • Engine speed detection circuit
  • Torque sensor (built into steering column)
  • Power steering motor
  • Power steering ECU
Knocking (or clunking) sound occurs when turning steering wheel back and forth while power steering is in operation.
  • Front suspension
  • Steering intermediate shaft
  • Steering gear assy
Friction sound occurs when turning steering wheel during low speed driving.
  • Power steering motor
  • Steering column assy
High-pitched sound (squeaking) occurs when turning steering wheel slowly with vehicle stopped.
  • Power steering motor
Steering wheel vibrates and noise occurs when turning steering wheel from lock to lock.
  • Power steering motor
  • Steering column assy
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