Inspection Procedure

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Inspection Procedure
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  1. INSPECT ABS WARNING LIGHT 

    WHEN USING HAND-HELD TESTER 

    1. Connect the hand-held tester to the DLC3 and start the engine.
    2. Select the item "ABS WARN LIGHT" in the ACTIVE TEST and operate the ABS warning light on the hand-held tester.
      SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Item Vehicle Condition / Test Details Diagnostic Note
      ABS WARN LIGHT Turns ABS warning light ON / OFF Observe combination meter
    3. Check that "ON" and "OFF" of the ABS warning light can be shown on the combination meter by the hand-held tester.

      OK: 

      Turn the ABS warning light ON or OFF in accordance with the hand-held tester. 

    WHEN NOT USING HAND-HELD TESTER 

    1. Turn the ignition switch off and disconnect the skid control ECU connector.
    2. Using service wire, connect terminals WA and GND of the skid control ECU harness side connector.
    3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
    4. Check that the ABS warning light.

    OK: 

    SPECIFIED CONDITION

    WA - GND Condition Illumination Condition
    Connecting OFF
    Disconnecting ON
    Fig 1: Inspecting ABS Warning Light
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    1. NG : Go to step   2 
    2. OK : REPLACE BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSY (SEE  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  2. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (SKID CONTROL ECU-COMBINATION METER) 
    1. Disconnect the skid control ECU connector and combination meter connector.
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in SPECIFIED CONDITION  .

    Standard: 

    SPECIFIED CONDITION

    Tester Connection Specified Condition
    S2-22 (WA) - (C8-2) Below 1Ω
    Fig 2: Checking Harness & Connector (Skid Control ECU-Combination Meter)
    G03036241Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 
    2. OK: Go to Next Step. 
  3. CHECK COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY (SEE  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE  ) 
    1. Check if the indicators (shift position, airbag, etc.) other than ABS warning indicator operate normally.

    Result: 

    SPECIFIED CONDITION

    Indicators OK A
    Indicators NG B
    1. B: CHECK COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY (COMBINATION METER CIRCUIT) 
    2. A: REPAIR OR REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY 
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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.