Section 479 (Cruise Control System - Diagnostics): Pre-Check

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Pre-Check
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  1. DIAGNOSIS SYSTEMΒ 
    1. Description

      The ECM controls the cruise control function on this vehicle. Data of the cruise control or DTC can be read from the DLC3 of the vehicle. When cruise control function is malfunctioning the CRUISE main indicator does not light up but DTC inspection is performed.

      Therefore, when the cruise control function seems to have a malfunction, use the hand-held tester or SST to check and troubleshoot it.

      Fig 1: Checking DLC3 By Hand-Held Tester
      G02913387Courtesy of Β© TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Check the DLC3.

      The vehicle's ECM uses the ISO 9141-2 for communication. The terminal arrangement of the DLC3 complies with the SAE J1962 and matches the ISO 9141-2 format.

      Fig 2: Identifying Terminals Of DLC3 Connector
      G02913388Courtesy of Β© TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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