Problem Symptoms Table

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Problem Symptoms Table
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Use PROBLEM SYMPTOMS  to find the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the priority of the likely cause of the problem. Check each part in order. If necessary, replace these parts.

PROBLEM SYMPTOMS

Symptom/Suspect Area See
Noise
(1) Oil (Level Low)  ) Replace Transaxle Oil
(2) Oil (Wrong)  ) Replace Transaxle Oil
(3) Gear (Worn Or Damaged) HYBRID TRANSAXLE INTERNAL COMPONENTS 
(4) Bearing (Worn Or Damaged) HYBRID TRANSAXLE INTERNAL COMPONENTS 
Oil Leakage
(1) Oil (Level Too High)  ) Replace Transaxle Oil
(2) Gasket, (Damaged) HYBRID TRANSAXLE EXTERNAL COMPONENTS 
(3) Oil Seal (Worn Or Damaged) DIFFERENTIAL OIL SEAL 
(3) Oil Seal (Worn Or Damaged) INPUT SHAFT OIL SEAL 
(3) Oil Seal (Worn Or Damaged) HYBRID TRANSAXLE COMPONENTS 
(4) O-Ring (Worn Or Damaged) OIL PUMP ASSEMBLY 
(4) O-Ring (Worn Or Damaged) HYBRID TRANSAXLE COMPONENTS 
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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.
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