Inspection Procedure

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Inspection Procedure
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  1. CHECK CONDITION 
    1. Check with the customer if the vehicle has been turned by a turntable at parking.

      OK: The vehicle has not been turned by a turntable. 

    HINT:

    If the ignition switch is turned to the ACC or ON position while the vehicle is being turned by a turntable, the system may store the angular velocity at this time. For this reason, the vehicle position cursor could deviate.

    Fig 1: Identifying Ignition Switch
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    1. NG: TURN IGNITION SWITCH TO ON POSITION WHEN VEHICLE IS COMPLETELY STOPPED 
    2. OK: PROCEED TO NEXT CIRCUIT INSPECTION SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE (SEE  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE  ) 
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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.