Inspection Procedure

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Inspection Procedure
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  1. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST BY HAND-HELD TESTER (SLIP INDICATOR LIGHT) 
    1. Connect the hand-held tester to the DLC3.
    2. Turn power switch ON (READY).
    3. Select the item "SLIP INDI LIGHT" in the ACTIVE TEST and operate the SLIP indicator light on the hand-held tester.
      VEHICLE CONDITION / TEST DETAILS

      Item Vehicle Condition / Test Details Diagnostic Note
      SLIP INDI LIGHT Turns SLIP indicator light ON / OFF Observe combination meter
    4. Check that "ON" and "OFF" of the SLIP indicator light are indicated on the combination meter when using the hand-held tester.

    OK: Go To Next Step 

    Turn the SLIP indicator light on or off in accordance with the hand-held tester. 

    NG: Go to step 2 

    OK: REPLACE SKID CONTROL ECU ASSY (SEE  SKID CONTROL ECU ASSY  ) 

    NOTE: When replacing the skid control ECU assy, perform initialization of linear solenoid valve and calibration (see INITIALIZATION  ).
  2. INSPECT CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (SEE  CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - DIAGNOSIS  ) 
    1. Is the DTC output for CAN communication system?

    Result: 

    DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES OUTPUT

    Result Go To
    DTC is not output A
    DTC is output B

    B: REPAIR CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (SEE  CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - DIAGNOSIS  ) 

    A: GO TO NEXT STEP 

  3. INSPECT MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (SEE  MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - DIAGNOSIS  ) 
  1. Is the DTC output for Multiplex communication system?

Result: 

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES OUTPUT

Result Go To
DTC is not output A
DTC is output B

B: REPAIR MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (SEE  MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - DIAGNOSIS  ) 

REPAIR OR REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSY (SEE  COMBINATION METER - DIAGNOSIS  ) 

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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.