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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2004MATRIX XR, FWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 17 (ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM SELF-DIAGNOSTICS)DIAGNOSTIC TESTSDTC P0420: CATALYST SYSTEM EFFICIENCY BELOW THRESHOLD (BANK NO. 1)DIAGNOSIS & REPAIR
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard
Diagnosis & Repair
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Diagnosis & Repair
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- Using Toyota hand-held tester or scan tool, check for any other DTCs. If only DTC P0420 exists, go to next step. If other DTCs exist, diagnose and repair those DTCs first and then retest.
- Check exhaust system for leaks. If no exhaust leak exists, go to next step. If exhaust leak exists, repair exhaust system as necessary.
- Check heated oxygen sensor (bank No. 1 sensor No. 1). See DTC P0130: HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR CIRCUIT (BANK NO. 1 SENSOR NO. 1), OR DTC P0150: HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR CIRCUIT (BANK NO. 2 SENSOR NO. 1) . If heated oxygen sensor (bank No. 1 sensor No. 1) is okay, go to next step. If heated oxygen sensor (bank No. 1 sensor No. 1) does not operate as specified, repair or replace components as necessary.
- Check heated oxygen sensor (bank No. 1 sensor No. 2). See DTC P0136: HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR CIRCUIT (BANK NO. 1 SENSOR NO. 2), OR DTC P0156: HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR CIRCUIT (BANK NO. 2 SENSOR NO. 2) . If heated oxygen sensor (bank No. 1 sensor No. 2) is okay, replace catalytic converter on driver's side exhaust pipe. If heated oxygen sensor (bank No. 1 sensor No. 2) does not operate as specified, repair or replace components as necessary.
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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.