Retrieving Diagnostic Trouble Codes

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Retrieving Diagnostic Trouble Codes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Connect the DRB scan tool to the data link (diagnostic) connector. This connector is located in the passenger compartment, at the lower edge of instrument panel, near the steering column.
  2. Turn the ignition switch on and access the "Read Fault" screen.
  3. Record all the DTC's and "freeze frame" information shown on the DRB scan tool.
  4. To erase DTC's, use the "Erase Trouble Code" data screen on the DRB scan tool. Do not erase any DTC's until problems have been investigated and repairs have been performed.
SCAN TOOL DTC MESSAGES

DTC (1) Scan Tool Display
P0071  AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR PERFORMANCE
P0072  AMBIENT TEMP SENSOR LOW
P0073  AMBIENT TEMP SENSOR HIGH
P0516  BATTERY TEMPERATURE SENSOR LOW
P0517  BATTERY TEMPERATURE SENSOR HIGH
P0562  BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW
P0563  BATTERY VOLTAGE HIGH
P0622  GENERATOR FIELD CONTROL CIRCUIT
P2503  CHARGING SYSTEM VOLTAGE LOW
(1) DTCs listed in this table are only testing procedures covered in this article. For a complete listing of PCM DTCs, see appropriate SELF-DIAGNOSTICS article in ENGINE PERFORMANCE.
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