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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2004MATRIX XR, FWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 702 (THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM - DIAGNOSTICS)PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Problem Symptoms Table

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Problem Symptoms Table
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.

Proceed to the reference page shown in the table below for each malfunction symptom and troubleshoot each circuit.

HINT:

The theft deterrent system is based on the premise that the door lock control system and the wireless door lock control system are operating normally. Check these systems first before troubleshooting the theft deterrent system.

PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE - THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM

Symptom Suspected Area
Theft deterrent system cannot be set
  1. Security indicator circuit
  2. ECU power source circuit
  3. Unlock warning switch circuit
  4. Door key lock and unlock switch
  5. Door courtesy switch circuit
  6. Luggage compartment door courtesy switch circuit
  7. Engine hood courtesy switch circuit
Security indicator does not blink when theft deterrent system is set
  1. Security indicator circuit
Alarm sounding state cannot be canceled when ignition switch is turned from ON to OFF 10 times within 15 seconds
  1. Ignition switch circuit
  2. Unlock warning switch circuit
Theft deterrent system can be set even when a door is open
  1. Door courtesy switch circuit
Horns (low pitched, high pitched) do not sound while theft deterrent system is in warning operation
  1. Horn (low pitched, high pitched) circuit
Headlamps do not flash while theft deterrent system is in warning operation
  1. Headlamp circuit
Taillamps do not flash while theft deterrent system is in warning operation
  1. Taillamp circuit
Hazard warning lamps do not flash while theft deterrent system is in warning operation
  1. Hazard warning circuit
Room lamp does not illuminate while theft deterrent system is in warning operation
  1. Room lamp circuit
Security horn does not sound while theft deterrent system is in warning operation
  1. Security horn circuit
Headlamps flash even when theft deterrent system is not set
  1. Headlamp circuit
Taillamps flash even when theft deterrent system is not set
  1. Taillamp circuit
Hazard warning lamps flash even when theft deterrent system is not set
  1. Hazard warning switch circuit
Room lamp illuminates even when theft deterrent system is not set
  1. Room lamp circuit

If the suspected areas are found to be functioning normally, replace the instrument panel J/B assy (multiplex network body ECU).

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