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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2004MATRIX XR, FWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 175 (INSTRUMENT PANEL - TROUBLESHOOTING)TROUBLE SHOOTING

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Trouble Shooting

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Trouble Shooting

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Lexus GS 430, 2003 Lexus GS 300, 2002 Lexus GS 430, and 2002 Lexus GS 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Trouble shooting of a instrument panel system complaint begins with verification of the customer problem. If problem occurs, go to step 3. If problem does not occur, go to next step.
If problem does not occur, review conditions under which problem occurred for customer and try to duplicate those conditions. For example, if the problem occurs on rainy days or during high humidity conditions, sprinkle water onto vehicle and see if malfunction occurs. DO NOT sprinkle water directly into engine compartment or onto electronic components. Visually inspect for signs of mechanical and electrical damage. Inspect for blown fuses and damaged relays. Inspect for loose or corroded connections, damaged wiring harnesses and/or switches. Check for a broken or partially broken wire inside insulation, which could cause system malfunction but prove good in a continuity/voltage check with system disconnected. Ensure any aftermarket electronic equipment is properly installed. If fault is found, repair as necessary.
Inspect the multiplex communication system and confirm that there is no trouble by the basic inspection and DTC check. See PRE-CHECK under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC in appropriate MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM article under COMMUNICATION DEVICES in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT.

Determine problem symptom. See PROBLEM SYMPTOM INDEX table.

PROBLEM SYMPTOM INDEX

Symptom

Suspected Area ⁽¹⁾

Gauge

Speedometer Does Not Operate Or Operates Abnormally

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Tachometer Does Not Operate Or Operates Abnormally

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Fuel Gauge Does Not Operate Or Operates Abnormally

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Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge Does Not Operate

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Indicator Light & Warning Light

Shift Indicator Light Does Not Light UP

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Open Door Warning Light Does Not Light Up

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Driver Seat Belt Warning Light Does Not Light Up

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Passenger Seat Belt Warning Light Does Not Light Up

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Low Oil Pressure Warning Light Does Not Light Up

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Discharge Warning Light Does Not Light Up

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Brake Warning Light Does Not Light Up

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Headlight Indicator Light Does Not Light Up (USA)

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Taillight Indicator Light Does Not Light Up (Canada)

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CRUISE MAIN Indicator Light Does Not Light Up

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ECT SNOW Or ECT PWR Indicator Light Does Not Light Up

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VSC OFF Indicator Light Does Not Light Up

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Washer Level Warning Light Does Not Light Up

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Rear Lights Warning Light Does Not Light Up

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Engine Oil Level Warning Light Does Not Light Up

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Any Indicator Lights Do Not Light Up

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SRS Warning Light Does Not Light Up

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Hi-Beam Indicator Light Does Not Light Up

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Turn Indicator Light Does Not Light Up

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TRAC Warning Light Does Not Light Up

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Malfunction Indicator Does Not Light Up

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Fuel Level Warning Light Does Not Light Up

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⁽¹⁾	Perform test procedures in order listed under suspected area.

⁽²⁾	Check the speedometer. See SPEEDOMETER CIRCUIT under CIRCUIT TESTS.

⁽³⁾	Check the speed sensor circuit. See SPEED SENSOR CIRCUIT under CIRCUIT TESTS.

⁽⁴⁾	Check the tachometer. See TACHOMETER CIRCUIT under CIRCUIT TESTS.

⁽⁵⁾	Check the ignitor signal circuit. See IGNITOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT under CIRCUIT TESTS.

⁽⁶⁾	Check the fuel receiver gauge. See FUEL GAUGE CIRCUIT under CIRCUIT TESTS.

⁽⁷⁾	Check the fuel sender gauge. See FUEL SENDER GAUGE under COMPONENT TESTS.

⁽⁸⁾	Check the wire harness.

⁽⁹⁾	Check the combination meter. See COMBINATION METER CIRCUIT under CIRCUIT TESTS.

⁽¹⁰⁾	Check the engine coolant temperature receiver gauge. See ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE CIRCUIT under CIRCUIT TESTS.

⁽¹¹⁾	Check the engine coolant temperature sender gauge. See ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENDER GAUGE under COMPONENT TESTS.

⁽¹²⁾	Check the bulb circuit. See BULB CIRCUIT under CIRCUIT TESTS.

⁽¹³⁾	Check the A/T shift indicator light switch. See TRANSMISSION SHIFT SWITCH CIRCUIT under CIRCUIT TESTS.

⁽¹⁴⁾	Check the transmission control switch. See appropriate DIAGNOSIS - A-650E article under AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS in TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION.

⁽¹⁵⁾	Check the door courtesy switch. See appropriate AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS & LIGHTING article under HEADLIGHTS in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT.

⁽¹⁶⁾	Check the appropriate buckle switch circuit. See SEAT BELT BUCKLE SWITCH under COMPONENT TESTS.

⁽¹⁷⁾	Check the meter circuit plate. See COMBINATION METER CIRCUIT PLATE under CIRCUIT TESTS.

⁽¹⁸⁾	Check the body ECU No. 2. See appropriate BODY CONTROL SYSTEMS article under COMMUNICATION DEVICES in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT.

⁽¹⁹⁾	Check the clock system. See CLOCK ASSEMBLY under COMPONENT TESTS.

⁽²⁰⁾	Check the seat belt buckle switch. See SEAT BELT BUCKLE SWITCH under COMPONENT TESTS.

⁽²¹⁾	Check the body ECU No. 1. See appropriate BODY CONTROL SYSTEMS article under COMMUNICATION DEVICES in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT.

⁽²²⁾	Check the low oil pressure warning switch. See LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING SWITCH under COMPONENT TESTS.

⁽²³⁾	Check the generator. See apprpriate GENERATORS & REGULATORS article in ELECTRICAL.

⁽²⁴⁾	Check the parking brake switch. See PARKING BRAKE SWITCH under COMPONENT TESTS.

⁽²⁵⁾	Check the headlight and/or taillight system. See appropriate AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS & LIGHTING article under HEADLIGHTS in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT.

⁽²⁶⁾	Check the cruise control switch. See appropriate CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEMS article in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT.

⁽²⁷⁾	Check the ECT pattern indicator signal. See PATTERN SELECT SWITCH in DIAGNOSIS - A-650E article in AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS.

⁽²⁸⁾	Check the ABS, TRAC & VSC ECU. See appropriate ANTI-LOCK/VEHICLE SKID CONTROL - GS300 & GS430 article in BRAKES.

⁽²⁹⁾	Check the window washer level warning switch. See WINDOW WASHER LEVEL WARNING SWITCH under COMPONENT TESTS.

⁽³⁰⁾	Check the light failure sensor. See LIGHT FAILURE SENSOR CIRCUIT under CIRCUIT TESTS.

⁽³¹⁾	Check the engine oil level warning sensor. See ENGINE OIL LEVEL WARNING SENSOR under COMPONENT TESTS.

⁽³²⁾	Check the combination meter ECU power source circuit. See COMBINATION METER ECU POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT under CIRCUIT TESTS.

⁽³³⁾	Check the MPX-B fuse.

⁽³⁴⁾	Check the SRS-B fuse.

⁽³⁵⁾	Check the air bag sensor assembly. See appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article.

⁽³⁶⁾	Check the turn signal and hazard warning system. See appropriate STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES article.

⁽³⁷⁾	Check the GAUGE fuse.

⁽³⁸⁾	Check the ECM. See appropriate INSTRUMENT CLUSTER in SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS article.

Inspect the circuits of the instrument panel system. See CIRCUIT TESTS .
After repairs have been completed, confirm that problem has been eliminated. Operate the system under same conditions recorded for original complaint. If problem is no longer present, repair has corrected problem. If problem is still present, further diagnosis and repair is required.

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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.