Freeze Frame Data

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Freeze Frame Data
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Lexus ES 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The vehicle (sensor) status at time of malfunction, and during ABS operation can be memorized and displayed using hand-held tester. Only one record of freeze frame data is stored. However, freeze frame data during ABS operation is constantly updated. After storage of freeze frame data, up to 31 ignition ON operations are stored and displayed. If ignition switch ON operation exceeds 31 times, "31" appears on the display. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Identifying Freeze Frame Data
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