Chapter 3: Off-Vehicle Repair

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Chapter 3: Off-Vehicle Repair
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Lexus SC 430. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS (OFF-VEHICLE REPAIR)

Symptom Suspect Area
Vehicle does not move in any forward position and reverse positions 1. (1)
2. (1)
3. (1)
4. TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH
Vehicle does not move in R position 1. (1)
2. (1)
3. (1)
4. (1)
No up shift (1st --> 2nd) (1)
No up shift (2nd --> 3rd) 1. (1)
2. (1)
No up shift (3rd --> 4th) (1)
No up shift (4th --> 5th) (1)
No lock up or No lock up off TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH
Harsh engagement (N --> D) 1. (1)
2. (1)
3. (1)
Harsh engagement (N --> R) 1. (1)
2. (1)
3. (1)
Harsh engagement (1 --> 2) (1)
Harsh engagement (2 --> 3) 1. (1)
2. (1)
3. (1)
Harsh engagement (3 --> 4) (1)
Harsh engagement (4 --> 5th) 1. (1)
2. (1)
Harsh engagement (Lock up) TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH
Slip or shudder (Forward and reverse: After warm-up) 1. (1)
2. (1)
3. TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH
Slip or shudder (Particular position: Just after engine starts) TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH
Slip or shudder (R position) 1. (1)
2. (1)
3. 4 )(1)
Slip or shudder (1st) 1. (1)
2. (1)
Slip or shudder (2nd) (1)
Slip or shudder (3rd) 1. (1)
2. (1)
3. (1)
Slip or shudder (4th) (1)
Slip or shudder (5th) (1)
No engine braking (1st --> 4th: D position) (1)
No engine braking (1st: L position) (1)
No engine braking (2nd: 2 position) (1)
No engine braking (3rd: 3 position) (1)
Poor acceleration (All positions) TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH
Poor acceleration (5th) 1. (1)
2. (1)
Engine stalls when starting off or stopping TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH
(1) See A650E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OVERHAUL
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.