Inspection Procedure

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Inspection Procedure
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HINT:

Read freeze frame data using the hand-held tester or the OBD II scan tool. Freeze frame data records the engine condition when malfunction is detected. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can help determine if the vehicle was running or stopped, if the engine was warmed up or not, if the air-fuel ratio was lean or rich, and other data from the time the malfunction occurred.

  1. CHECK FUSE (ETCS FUSE) 
    Fig 1: Checking Resistance Of ETCS Fuse
    G02917317Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Remove the ETCS fuse from the engine room R/B.
    2. Check the resistance of the ETCS fuse.

      Standard: Below 1 Ω 

    3. Reinstall the ETCS fuse.

    NG: CHECK FOR SHORT IN ALL HARNESSES AND COMPONENTS CONNECTED FUSE 

    OK: Go To Next Step 

  2. INSPECT ECM (+BM VOLTAGE) 
    Fig 2: Identifying E5 And E7 ECM Connectors
    G02917318Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Measure the voltage between the specified terminals of the E5 and E7 ECM connectors.

    Standard: 

    TESTER CONNECTION & SPECIFIED CONDITION

    Tester Connection Specified Condition
    +BM (E7-5) - E1 (E5-28) 9 to 14 V

    OK: REPLACE ECM (See  ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM  ) 

    NG: Go To Next Step 

  3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ECM - ETCS FUSE, ETCS FUSE - BATTERY) 
    Fig 3: Identifying ETCS Fuse Engine Room
    G02917319Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Check the harness and the connectors between the ETCS fuse and the ECM connector.
      1. Remove the ETCS fuse from the engine room R/B.
      2. Disconnect the E7 ECM connector.
      3. Check the resistance between the wire harness side connectors.

        Standard (Check for open): 

        TESTER CONNECTION & SPECIFIED CONDITION

        Tester Connection Specified Condition
        ETCS fuse (2) - +BM (E7-5) Below 1 Ω
        Fig 4: Identifying E7 ECM Connector
        G02917320Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

        Standard (Check for short): 

        TESTER CONNECTION & SPECIFIED CONDITION

        Tester Connection Specified Condition
        ETCS fuse (2) or +BM (E7-5) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
      4. Reinstall the ETCS fuse.
      5. Reconnect the ECM connector.
    2. Check the harness and the connectors between the ETCS fuse and the battery.
      1. Remove the ETCS fuse from the engine room R/B.
      2. Disconnect the positive battery terminal.
      3. Check the resistance between the wire harness side connectors.

        Standard (Check for open): 

        TESTER CONNECTOR & SPECIFIED CONDITION

        Tester Connection Specified Condition
        Battery positive terminal - ETCS fuse (1) Below 1 Ω

        Standard (Check for short): 

        TESTER CONNECTION & SPECIFIED CONDITION

        Tester Connection Specified Condition
        Battery positive terminal or ETCS fuse (1) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
      4. Reinstall the ETCS fuse.
      5. Reconnect the positive battery terminal.

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK: CHECK AND REPLACE FUSIBLE LINK BLOCK ASSY 

RENDER: 1.0x

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When to See a Mechanic

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.
  • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.