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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2004MATRIX XR, FWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 549 (BODY CONTROL SYSTEMS - DIAGNOSTICS)CIRCUIT INSPECTIONTHEFT DETERRENT INDICATOR CIRCUITINSPECTION PROCEDURE
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard
Inspection Procedure
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Inspection Procedure
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:
In case of using the TOYOTA hand-held tester, start the inspection from step 1 and in case of not using the TOYOTA hand-held tester, start from step 2.
- Check theft deterrent indicator using TOYOTA hand-held tester.
PREPARATION:
Connect the TOYOTA hand-held tester to the DLC 3
CHECK:
Check that the theft deterrent in indicator comes on in ACTIVE TEST.
- OK : Proceed to next circuit inspection shown in PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE .
- NG : Go To Next Step.
- Check theft deterrent indicator (See
INSPECTION
).
- NG : Replace the theft deterrent indicator.
- OK : Go To Next Step.
- Check wire harness and connector between theft deterrent indicator and Body ECU, theft deterrent indicator and body ground (See
HOW TO USE THE DIAGNOSTIC CHART AND INSPECTION PROCEDURE
).
- NG : Repair or replace wire harness or connector.
- OK : Proceed to next circuit inspection shown in PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE .
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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.