Problem Symptoms Table

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Problem Symptoms Table
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Toyota Sequoia. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: If a normal code is displayed during the DTC check but the trouble still occurs, check the circuits for each symptom in the order given in the charts on the following articles and proceed to the article given for troubleshooting.

The Matrix Chart is divided into 3 chapters.

When troubleshooting, check Chapter 1 first. If instructions are given in Chapter 1 to proceed to Chapter 2 or 3, proceed as instructed.

  • If the instruction "Proceed to next circuit inspection shown on matrix chart" is given in the flow chart for each circuit, proceed to the circuit with the next highest number in the table to continue the check.
  • If the trouble still occurs even though there are no abnormalities in any of the other circuits, then check and replace the ECM.

CHAPTER 1: ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT MATRIX CHART 

Fig 1: Electronic Circuit Matrix symptoms Chart (1 Of 2)
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CHAPTER 2: ON-VEHICLE REPAIR 

Fig 2: Electronic Circuit Matrix symptoms Chart (2 Of 2)
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CHAPTER 3: OFF-VEHICLE REPAIR 

Fig 3: A340E, A340F Automatic Transmission Symptoms Chart
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