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Test No. 6: Security Indicator Light Is Off When Engine Immobilizer DTC Is Not Output
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Test No. 6: Security Indicator Light Is Off When Engine Immobilizer DTC Is Not Output
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- Check wiring harness and electrical connectors between transponder key amplifier and Engine Control Module (ECM) by testing between 5-pin transponder key amplifier electrical harness connector and 28-pin ECM electrical harness connector E7 and 22-pin ECM electrical harness connector E8. See Figure. See ANTI-THEFT in SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS article. If wiring harnesses and electrical connectors are okay, go to next step. If wiring harnesses or electrical connectors are defective, repair as necessary. After repairs have been made, perform confirmation test. See CONFIRMATION TEST .
- Check Engine Control Module (ECM) ground circuits. See ANTI-THEFT in SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS article. If ground circuits are faulty, repair and retest system. If ground circuits are okay, substitute original ECM with a known-good unit and recheck system operation. If system operates properly, original ECM was defective. If system still does not operate properly, perform ECM pin voltage check. See PIN VOLTAGE TESTS . Check wiring harness and electrical connectors for an intermittent problem. Repair wiring harnesses or connectors as necessary. If voltage values, harnesses and connectors are okay, replace ECM. After repairs have been made, perform confirmation test. See CONFIRMATION TEST .
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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.