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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2004MATRIX XR, FWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 627 (COMBINATION METER - DIAGNOSTICS)MALFUNCTION IN AVERAGE VEHICLE SPEED DISPLAYINSPECTION 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 2004 Toyota Camry. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CHECK CLOCK ASSY
1. Remove the clock assy with connector still connected.
2. Check voltage.
  1. Shift the shift lever to neutral.
  2. Jack up either of the front wheels.
  3. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
  4. Measure voltage between terminal 15 (SPD) of clock assy and body ground when the front wheel is turning slowly.
    
    Fig 1: Identifying Clock Assy Terminals
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  Standard voltage:
  
  Voltage is generated intermittently.
  
  Fig 2: Standard Voltage Waveform
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1. NG: CHECK AND REPLACE CLOCK ASSY
2. NG: Go to next step.
CHECK COMBINATION METER ASSY
1. Remove the combination meter assy with connectors still connected.
2. Check voltage.
  1. Jack up either of the front wheels.
  2. Shift the shift lever to neutral.
  3. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
  4. Measure voltage between terminal C7-36 of combination meter assy and body ground when front wheel is turning slowly.
    
    Fig 3: Identifying Combination Meter Connector Terminal C7-36
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  Standard voltage:
  
  Voltage is generated intermittently.
  
  Fig 4: Standard Waveform
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
1. NG: CHECK AND REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSY
2. OK: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

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• 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.