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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2004MATRIX XR, FWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 169 (ENGINE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM)SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMPRE-CHECK
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard
Self-Diagnostic System: Pre-Check
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Pre-Check
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Diagnosis System
- Engine Control Module (ECM) controls the function of the immobilizer on the vehicle. Data of the immobilizer or Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) can be read in the Data Link Connector 3 (DLC3) of the vehicle. When a trouble occurs in the immobilizer, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) does not come on but the DTC inspection is performed. Therefore when there seems to be trouble with the immobilizer, use the hand-held tester to check and trouble shoot it. See Fig 1.
- Inspect the DLC3. The vehicle's ECM uses ISO 9141-2 for communication. The terminal arrangement of the DLC3 complies with SAE J1962 and matches the ISO 9141-2 format. See CONNECTOR IDENTIFICATION and INSPECTING DLC3
table.INSPECTING DLC3
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition 7 (Bus Line) - 5 (Signal Ground) During Communication Pulse Generation 4 (Chassis Ground) - Body Always 1 Ohm Or Less 5 (Signal Ground) - Body Always 1 Ohm Or Less 16 (B+) - Body Always 9-14 Volts - If your display shows UNABLE TO CONNECT TO VEHICLE when you have connected the cable of the OBD II scan tool or hand-held tester to DLC3, turned the ignition switch ON and operated the scan tool, there is a problem on the vehicle side or tool side. If communication is normal when the tool is connected to another vehicle, inspect DLC3 on the original vehicle. If communication is still not possible when the tool is connected to another vehicle, the problem is probably in the tool itself.
- Inspect Diagnosis
See RETRIEVING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES and CLEARING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.