Section 582 (Engine Immobilizer System): Inspection

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Inspection
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  1. INSPECTION TRANSPONDER KEY COIL CONTINUITY 

    Check that there is continuity between terminal 1 and 2. If continuity is not as specified, replace the coil.

    Fig 1: Inspecting Transponder Key Coil Continuity
    G02852324Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSPECT TRANSPONDER KEY ECU CIRCUIT 

    Connect the wire harness side connector to the ECU and inspect wire harness side connector from the back side, as shown in the table.

    SPECIFIED CONDITION

    Condition Tester Connection Specified Condition
    Constant 6 - 12 Battery Voltage

    If circuit is as specified, try replacing the ECU with a new one.

    If the circuit is not as specified, inspect the circuit connected to other parts.

    Fig 2: Identifying Transponder Key ECU Terminals
    G02852325Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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