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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2004MATRIX XR, FWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 198 (REAR WINDOW & MIRROR DEFOGGERS)COMPONENT TESTSDEFOGGER SWITCHAUTOMATIC A/C-HEATER SYSTEM
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard
Automatic A/C-Heater System
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Automatic A/C-Heater System
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- Disconnect A/C-heater control panel 26-pin electrical harness connector A15 and 16-pin electrical harness connector A16. Using jumper wires, connect battery positive voltage to A/C-heater control panel 26-pin connector A15 terminals No. 1 and 2. See Fig 1.
- Connect another jumper wire between battery negative voltage and A/C-heater control panel 26-pin connector A15 terminal No. 24. Connect a 1.4-watt test light between battery positive voltage and A/C-heater control panel 26-pin connector A15 terminal No. 18. See Fig 1.
- Turn rear window defogger switch on. Test light and rear window defogger indicator light should illuminate, then turn off after about 15 minutes. Replace A/C-heater control panel if operation is not as specified.
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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.