Inspection Procedure

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Inspection Procedure
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  1. Check voltage between terminals CCS of ECM connector and body ground. 

    PREPARATION:

    1. Remove the ECM with connector still connected.
    2. Turn ignition switch ON.

    CHECK:

    Measure voltage between terminals CCS of ECM connector and body ground when each of the -/SET, +/RES and CANCEL is turned ON.

    SWITCH VOLTAGE REFERENCE

    Switch position Voltage (V)
    Neutral 9 - 14 V
    +/RES 2.1 - 4 V
    -/SET 4 - 7.1 V
    CANCEL 6 - 10.1 V
    Fig 1: Measuring Voltage Between Terminals CCS Of ECM Connector And Body Ground
    G02838758Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. NG : Proceed to next circuit inspection shown in  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE  . 
    2. OK : Go to Next Step 
  2. Check cruise control switch continuity. 

    PREPARATION:

    1. Remove steering wheel center pad.
    2. Disconnect the cruise control switch connector.

    CHECK:

    1. Measure resistance between terminal 4 and 5 of the cruise control switch connector when control switch is operated.

      OK:

      SWITCH RESISTANCE REFERENCE

      Switch position Resistance (Ω)
      Neutral infinite (No continuity)
      +/RES 210 - 270
      -/SET 560 - 700
      CANCEL 1380 - 1700
    2. Check continuity between terminals 4 and 5 of control switch connector when main switch is held on and off.

      OK:

      CONTINUITY REFERENCE

      Switch position Tester connection Specified condition
      OFF 4 - 5 No continuity
      ON 4 - 5 Continuity
      Fig 2: Measuring Resistance Between Terminal 4 And 5 Of Cruise Control Switch Connector When Control Switch Is Operated
      G02838759Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. NG : Replace control switch. 
    2. OK : Go to Next Step 

  3. Check harness and connector between ECM and cruise control switch, cruise control switch and body ground (See  HOW TO USE THE DIAGNOSTIC CHART AND INSPECTION PROCEDURE  ). 
    1. NG : Repair or replace harness or connector. 
    2. OK : Go to Next Step 
  4. Check cruise control indicator light (See  COMBINATION METER  ). 
    1. NG : Replace combination meter. 
    2. OK : Check and replace ECM (See  HOW TO USE THE DIAGNOSTIC CHART AND INSPECTION PROCEDURE  ). 
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