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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2004MATRIX XR, FWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 13 (ENGINE CONTROLS - BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES - 4-CYLINDER)INTRODUCTION
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Section 13 (Engine Controls - Basic Diagnostic Procedures - 4-Cylinder): Introduction

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Introduction
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 10 other vehicles, including the 2002 Toyota Tacoma, 2002 Toyota RAV4, 2002 Toyota Prius, 2002 Toyota MR2, and 2002 Toyota Highlander. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: On Camry, Camry Solara, Highlander, MR2, Prius and RAV4, an engine immobilizer system may be used. Engine immobilizer system is a theft deterrent system which disables the engine from starting by not allowing ignition system operation and fuel injector operation unless proper ignition key is used. Models equipped with engine immobilizer system may be identified by looking at the ignition key. On models equipped with engine immobilizer system the top of the ignition key is thicker than a standard ignition key, as a transponder chip is incorporated into the top of the ignition key. For additional information on system operation and testing, see appropriate ENGINE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEMS article in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT.

Before proceeding with basic diagnostic service procedures, ensure testing procedure is followed, as some systems which may result in a no-start condition may cause a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM). See TESTING PROCEDURE under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM in appropriate SELF-DIAGNOSTICS article.

If no-start condition still exists after checking and repairing all DTCs, perform a careful and complete visual inspection. Many problems result from mechanical breakdowns, poor electrical connections or damaged/misrouted vacuum hoses. Before condemning the computerized system, perform each test listed in this article.

NOTE: Perform all voltage tests with a Digital Volt-Ohmmeter (DVOM) with a minimum 10-megohm input impedance, unless stated otherwise in test procedure.
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