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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2004MATRIX XR, FWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 203 (POWER SEATS)SYSTEM TESTSTEST NO. 5: SEAT REAR VERTICAL FUNCTION DOES NOT OPERATE
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard
Test No. 5: Seat Rear Vertical Function Does Not Operate
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Test No. 5: Seat Rear Vertical Function Does Not Operate
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Toyota Avalon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Check suspect power seat control switch. See POWER SEAT CONTROL SWITCHΒ under COMPONENT TESTS. If power seat control switch is okay, go to next step.
- Check suspect rear vertical motor. See POWER SEAT MOTORSΒ under COMPONENT TESTS. If rear vertical motor is okay, go to next step.
- Check wiring harness and connectors between power seat control switch and suspect rear vertical motor and repair as necessary. See POWER SEATS in SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS article. After repairs have been made, perform confirmation test. See CONFIRMATION TESTΒ .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.