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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2004MATRIX XR, FWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 696 (COMBINATION METER - DIAGNOSTICS)MALFUNCTION IN FUEL RECEIVER GAUGEINSPECTION PROCEDURE
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Inspection Procedure

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Inspection Procedure
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  1. INSPECT HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 
    1. Disconnect the connector from the fuel sender gauge assy.
      Fig 1: Disconnecting Connector From Fuel Sender Gauge Assy
      G03049732Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Check the meter indicator conditions according to SPECIFIED CONDITION  .

      Standard: 

      SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Wire Connection Condition Specified Condition
      2 to 3 Short circuit (Ignition switch ON) Fuel gauge indicates "F" or more (Combination meter)
    3. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in SPECIFIED CONDITION  .

      Standard: 

      SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      2 - Body ground Ignition switch ON 4 to 7 V
    1. NG: Go to step   3 
    2. OK: Go to Next Step. 
  2. INSPECT FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSY 
    1. Remove the fuel sender gauge assy.
    2. Check that the float position is between E and F.
    3. Measure the voltage between terminals 2 and 3 of the connector according to the value(s) in VOLTAGE REFERENCE  .

      Standard: 

      VOLTAGE REFERENCE

      Float level Float position mm (in.) Voltage (V)
      F 73.4 (2.89) +/- 3(0.12) 4.5 to 4.75
      1/2 12.9(0.51) +/- 3(0.12) 2.48 +/- 0.2
      Warning 31.5(1.24) +/- 3(0.12) 0.79 to 0.99
      E 51.3 (2.02) +/- 3(0.12) 0.2 to 0.45
      Fig 2: Inspecting Fuel Sender Gauge Assy
      G03049733Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. NG: REPLACE FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSY 
    2. OK: REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSY (SEE  OVERHAUL  ) 
  3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (BETWEEN FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSY AND COMBINATION METER ASSY) (SEE  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING  ) 
    1. Disconnect the C7 and F8 connectors.
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in SPECIFIED CONDITION  .

      Standard: 

      SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      C7-31 - F8-3 Below 1 Ω
      C7-32 - F8-2 Below 1 Ω
      C7-39 - F8-1 Below 1 Ω
      Fig 3: Checking Between Fuel Sender Gauge Assy & Combination Meter Assy
      G03049734Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 
    2. OK: REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSY (SEE  OVERHAUL  ) 
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