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2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Problem Symptoms Table

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Problem Symptoms Table
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Toyota RAV4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE - ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM

Symptom Suspected Area
Engine does not crank (does not start)
  • 10. Starter
  • 11. Starter relay
  • 12. Driver side J/B ECU
No initial combustion (does not start)
  1. ECM power source circuit
  2. Fuel pump control circuit
  3. ECM
No complete combustion (does not start) Fuel pump control circuit
Difficult to start (engine cranks normally)
  1. Starter signal circuit
  2. Fuel pump control circuit
  3. Compression
Difficult to start cold engine
  1. Starter signal circuit
  2. Fuel pump control circuit
Difficult to start hot engine
  1. Starter signal circuit
  2. Fuel pump control circuit
High engine idle speed (poor idling)
  1. A/C signal circuit (Compressor circuit)
  2. ECM power source circuit
Low engine idle speed (poor idling)
  1. A/C signal circuit (Compressor circuit)
  2. Fuel pump control circuit
Rough idling (poor idling)
  1. Compression
  2. Fuel pump control circuit
Hunting (poor idling)
  1. ECM power source circuit
  2. Fuel pump control circuit
Hesitation/Poor acceleration (poor driveability)
  1. Fuel pump control circuit
  2. A/T faulty
Surging (poor driveability) Fuel pump control circuit
Engine stalls soon after starting Fuel pump control circuit
Engine stalls during A/C operation
  1. A/C switch circuit (Compressor circuit)
  2. ECM
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