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2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Diagnostic Trouble Codes Check/Clear

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Diagnostic Trouble Codes Check/Clear
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  1. DTC CHECK/CLEAR (USING SST CHECK WIRE) 
    1. Check DTCs using SST check wire.
      1. Turn the ignition switch off.
      2. Using SST, short-circuit between terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.

        SST 09843-18040

        Fig 1: Checking Short-Circuit Between Terminals TC & CG
        G03050149Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
      4. Read and record DTCs from the CRUISE MAIN indicator light on the combination meter. As examples, refer to the chart in RELEVANT CIRCUIT REFERENCE  for the blinking patterns of the normal code and trouble code 52.

      HINT:

      If the CRUISE MAIN indicator light does not blink because of any DTC or in the normal code blinking pattern, inspect the following circuits.

      Fig 2: Example Of Trouble Code 52 Blinking Pattern
      G03050150Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      RELEVANT CIRCUIT REFERENCE

      Relevant circuit See
      TC and CG terminal circuit DLC3 CIRCUIT 
      CRUISE MAIN indicator light circuit CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR LIGHT CIRCUIT 
    2. Clear the DTCs.
      1. Turn the ignition switch off.
      2. If DTCs are indicated, repair the relevant circuits referring to the Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart (see DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART  ).
      3. Clear the DTCs according to either one of the following procedures.
        • Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable for at least 10 seconds, then reconnect it.
        • Remove the EFI fuse for at least 10 seconds, then reinstall it.
    3. Recheck DTCs (see step ( a)).
  2. DTC CHECK/CLEAR (USING HAND-HELD TESTER) 
    1. Check DTCs using the hand-held tester.
      1. Turn the ignition switch off.
      2. Connect the hand-held tester to the DLC3.
      3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
      4. Read DTCs on the tester screen.
    2. Clear the DTCs using the hand-held tester.
      1. Turn the ignition switch off.
      2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
      3. Clear the DTCs following the prompts on the tester screen.
    Fig 3: Connecting Hand-Held Tester To DLC3
    G03050151Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    HINT:

    Hand-held tester has a "Snapshot" function which records the monitored data.

    Refer to the hand-held tester operator's manual for further details.

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