Problem Symptoms Table

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Problem Symptoms Table
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Proceed with troubleshooting of each circuit in SRS PROBLEM SYMPTOMSΒ .

SRS PROBLEM SYMPTOMS

Symptom Suspected Area See
When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the SRS warning light sometimes turns on after approximately 6 seconds. SRS warning light circuit malfunction (Always turns on when DTC is not output) SRS Warning Light Circuit Malfunction (does not light up, when ignition switch is turned to on)Β 
SRS warning light always turns on even when DTC is not output. SRS warning light circuit malfunction (Always turns on when DTC is not output)
With the ignition switch in the ON position, the SRS warning light does not turn on. SRS warning light circuit malfunction (Does not turn on when ignition switch is turned to the ON position). TC Terminal CircuitΒ 
Although SRS warning light operates normally, DTC or normal system code is not displayed. TC Terminal circuit SRS Warning Light Circuit Malfunction (does not light up, when ignition switch is turned to on)Β 
Although terminals TC and CG are not connected, DTC or normal system code is displayed. TC Terminal circuit TC Terminal CircuitΒ 
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