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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2004MATRIX XR, FWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 687 (TIRE PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM - DIAGNOSTICS)OPERATION CHECK

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Operation Check

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Operation Check

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Toyota Camry Solara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

HINT:

As for an ABS vehicle, perform procedure from step 2.

TEST MODE (USING SST CHECK WIRE)

Make sure the ignition switch is OFF.
Using SST, connect terminals TS and CG of the DLC3.
SST 09843-18040
Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.

Fig 1: Connecting Terminals TS & CG Of DLC3
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Press the tire pressure warning reset switch.

Check that the tire pressure warning lamp comes on.

Fig 2: Checking Tire Pressure Warning Lamp Comes ON

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HINT:

Unless ( d) above is done, the tire pressure warning lamp remains off while in TEST mode.
When there is a problem with the tire pressure warning system, the tire pressure warning lamp blinks at 0.5 second intervals.

If the lamp output result is not normal, proceed to the problem symptoms table or TS terminal circuit.

ITEM SPECIFICATION

Item	See
Problem symptoms table	PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
TS and CG terminal circuit	TS AND CG TERMINAL CIRCUIT

Turn the ignition switch off.
Remove the SST from the DLC3.
SST 09843-18040
Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
Check that the tire pressure warning lamp goes off.
Initialize the tire pressure warning system (see INITIALIZATION ).

Fig 3: Checking Tire Pressure Warning Lamp

TEST MODE (USING THE HAND-HELD TESTER)
1. Connect the hand-held tester to the DLC3.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
3. Select "SIGNAL CHECK", and proceed checking with the hand-held tester.
  
  Fig 4: Connecting Hand-Held Tester To DLC3
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4. Press the tire pressure warning reset switch.
5. Check that the tire pressure warning lamp comes on.
  
  Fig 5: Checking Tire Pressure Warning Lamp Comes ON
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  
  HINT:
  - Unless ( d) above is done, the tire pressure warning lamp remains off while in TEST mode.
  - When there is a problem with the tire pressure warning system, the tire pressure warning lamp blinks at 0.5 second intervals.
  If the lamp output result is not normal, proceed to the problem symptoms table (see PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE ).
6. Turn the ignition switch off.
7. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
8. Check that the tire pressure warning lamp goes off.
9. Initialize the tire pressure warning system (see INITIALIZATION ).
Fig 6: Checking Tire Pressure Warning Lamp
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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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.