DTC Check/Clear

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION DTC Check/Clear
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  1. DIAGNOSTIC CHECK 
    1. Starting Diagnostic Mode (All elements come on during the SW check mode).
      1. Turn off the audio system and turn the ignition switch to the ACC position. While pressing the preset switches "1" and "6" at the same time, press the "DISC" 3 times.
        Fig 1: Pressing Preset Switches "1" & "6" And Pressing "DISC" 3 Times
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      2. Reference:
        • When the system enters the Diagnostic Mode, a beep sound is emitted 3 times and all the elements come on during the SW check mode.
        • It takes about 40 seconds to complete the check.
        • Turn all the elements in the LCD on.
        • When pressing the switch, confirm a beep sound is emitted.
    2. Service Check Screen.
      1. Press the "SEEK TRACK" switch to enter the "Service Check Screen".
      2. In the service check mode, the system check and the diagnostic memory check are performed, and the check results are displayed in ascending order of the component codes (physical address.)
      Fig 2: Service Check Screen Chart
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      Code No. (physical address) List 

      CODE NO. (PHYSICAL ADDRESS)

      Code No. (physical address) Equipment name
      190 Radio receiver assy (Audio head unit)
      440 Stereo component amplifier assy
    3. Finishing Diagnostic Mode.
      1. Press the "DISC" for 2 seconds or more, or turn the ignition switch off.
    4. Service Check Mode Result Display (for checking the current and the past system conditions).
      1. Press the "SEEK TRACK" switch to see the check result of each component.
        Fig 3: Diagnosis Mode - Result Display
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      2. Check Result Display.
        Fig 4: Check Result Display Specifications Table (1 Of 2)
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