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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2004MATRIX XR, FWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 617 (ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM (SFI) (1MZ-FE-3MZ-FE) - DIAGNOSTICS)DEFINITION OF TERMS
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard
Definition Of Terms
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Definition Of Terms
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DEFINITION OF TERMS
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Monitor description | Description of what the ECM monitors and how it detects malfunctions (monitoring purpose and its details). |
| Related DTCs | Diagnostic codes |
| Typical enabling condition | Preconditions that allow the ECM to detect malfunctions. With all preconditions satisfied, the ECM sets the DTC when the monitored value (s) exceeds the malfunction threshold (s). |
| Sequence of operation | The priority order that is applied to monitoring, if multiple sensors and components are used to detect the malfunction. When a sensor is being monitored, the next sensor or component will not be monitored until the current sensor monitoring is finished. |
| Required sensor/components | The sensors and components that are used by the ECM to detect malfunctions. |
| Frequency of operation | The number of times that the ECM checks for malfunctions per driving cycle. "Once per driving cycle" means that the ECM detects the malfunction only one time during a single driving cycle. "Continuous" means that the ECM detects the malfunction every time an enabling condition is met. |
| Duration | The minimum time that the ECM must sense a continuous deviation in the monitored value (s) before setting a DTC. This timing begins after the "typical enabling conditions" are met. |
| Malfunction thresholds | Beyond this value, the ECM will conclude that there is a malfunction and set a DTC. |
| MIL operation | MIL illumination timing after a defect is detected. "Immediately" means that the ECM illuminates the MIL the instant the ECM determines that there is a malfunction. "2 driving cycle" means that the ECM illuminates the MIL if the same malfunction is detected again in the 2nd driving cycle. |
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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.