On-Vehicle Inspection

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION On-Vehicle Inspection
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  1. INSPECT AIR-FUEL RATIO COMPENSATION SYSTEM 
    1. Measure the voltage of the ECM connectors.

      Standard: 

      VOLTAGE CHECK

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      E7-22 (A1A+) - E6-1(E1) Ignition switch ON 3.3 V
      E7-30 (A1A-) - E6-1(E1) Ignition switch ON 3.0 V
      E7-23 (A2A+) - E6-1(E1) Ignition switch ON 3.3 V
      E7-31 (A2A-) - E6-1(E1) Ignition switch ON 3.0 V
      Fig 1: Measuring Voltage Of ECM Connectors
      G02852979Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT:

      Voltage of the engine ECM is kept constant regardless of the voltage of the A/F sensor.

      NOTE: Connect test leads to the connector's backside. The connectors should not be disconnected from the ECM. 
    2. Connect the hand-held tester to the DLC3.
    3. Select "DATA MONITOR". Then select "A/FS B1 S1", "A/FS B2 S1" and "O2S B1 S2" to display the monitors.
    4. Warm up the A/F sensor with the engine speed at 2,500 rpm for approximately 2 minutes.
    5. Maintain the engine speed at 2,500 rpm and confirm that the displays of "A/FS B1 S1" and "A/FS B2 S1" are as shown in Fig 2 .
      Fig 2: Maintaining Engine Speed & Confirming Display Pattern
      G02852980Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT:

      • The illustration may differ slightly from the display on the hand held tester.
      • Only the hand-held tester displays the waveform of A/F sensor.
    6. Confirm that the display of "O2S B1 S2" changes between 0 to 1 V with the engine speed at 2,500 rpm.
  2. INSPECT FUEL CUT OFF RPM 
    1. Increase the engine speed to at least 3,500 rpm.
    2. Use a sound scope to check for injector operating sounds.
    3. Check that when the throttle lever is released, injector operation sounds stop momentarily (at 2,500 rpm) and then resume (at 1,400 rpm).

      Standard: 

      SPECIFIED CONDITION IDENTIFYING

      Item Specified Condition
      Fuel cut off rpm 2,500 rpm
      Fuel return rpm 1,400 rpm
  3. VISUALLY INSPECT HOSES, CONNECTIONS AND GASKETS 
    1. Check for cracks, leaks or damage.
      Fig 3: Checking For Cracks, Leaks Or Damage
      G02852981Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    HINT:

    Removal or problems with the engine oil dipstick, oil filler cap, PCV hose and other components may cause the engine to run improperly. Disconnection, looseness or cracks in the parts of the air induction system between the throttle body and cylinder head will allow air suction and cause the engine to run improperly.

    If necessary, replace any damage parts.

  4. Using hand-held tester: 

    INSPECT EVAP SYSTEM LINE 

    1. Warm up and stop the engine.
      1. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature.
    2. Install a vacuum gauge (EVAP control system test equipment vacuum gauge) to the EVAP service port on the purge line.
      Fig 4: Installing Vacuum Gauge To EVAP Service Port
      G02852982Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Connect the hand-held tester to the DLC3.
      Fig 5: Connecting Hand-Held Tester To DLC3
      G02852983Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Start the engine.
    5. Turn the hand-held tester main switch ON.
    6. Use the ACTIVE TEST mode on the hand-held tester to operate the VSV for EVAP.
    7. Check the vacuum while the engine is idling.

      Standard: 

      • Maintain at 0.368 to 19.713 in.Hg (5 to 268 in.Aq) for over 5 seconds. 
      Fig 6: Checking Vacuum While Engine Is Idling
      G02852984Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT:

      If the vacuum does not change, the hose connecting the VSV to the service port has come loose or is blocked, or the VSV is malfunctioning.

    8. Stop the engine.
    9. Disconnect the hand-held tester from the DLC3.
    10. Disconnect the vacuum gauge from the EVAP service port on the purge line.
    11. Connect a pressure gauge to the EVAP service port on the purge line.
      Fig 7: Connecting Pressure Gauge To EVAP Service Port
      G02852985Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    12. Connect the hand-held tester to the DLC3.
      Fig 8: Connecting Hand-Held Tester To DLC3
      G02852986Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    13. Turn the ignition switch ON.
    14. Turn the hand-held tester main switch ON.
    15. Use the ACTIVE TEST mode on the hand-held tester to operate the VSV for CCV.
      NOTE: In step ( m), the ignition switch should be ON, but the engine should not be running.

      HINT:

      If the check is not completed within 10 minutes, the VSV for CCV will be reset and close automatically.

    16. Check the pressure.
      1. Add 13.5 to 15.5 in.Aq of pressure from the EVAP service port.

        Standard: 

        2 minutes after the pressure is added, the gauge should still read over 7.7 to 8.8 in.Aq. 

        HINT:

        If you cannot add pressure, the hose connecting the VSV for EVAP canister fuel tank has become disconnected or the VSV is open.

        Fig 9: Checking Pressure
        G02852987Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Check if the pressure decreases when the fuel tank cap is removed while adding pressure.
        Fig 10: Checking Pressure Decreases When Fuel Tank Cap Removed
        G02852988Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT:

      If the pressure does not decrease when the fuel tank cap is removed, the hose connecting the service port to the fuel tank is blocked.

    17. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
    18. Disconnect the hand-held tester from the DLC3.
  5. Not using hand-held tester: 

    INSPECT EVAP SYSTEM LINE 

    1. Warm up and stop the engine.
      1. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature.
    2. Install a vacuum gauge (EVAP control system test equipment vacuum gauge) to the EVAP service port on the purge line.
      Fig 11: Installing Vacuum Gauge To EVAP Service Port
      G02852989Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Disconnect the VSV connector for EVAP.
    4. Connect the battery's positive (+) and negative (-) leads to the VSV for EVAP terminals.
      Fig 12: Connecting Battery To VSV
      G02852990Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Start the engine.
    6. Check the vacuum while the engine is idling.

      Standard: 

      • Maintain at 0.368 to 19.713 in.Hg (5 to 268 in.Aq) for over 5 seconds. 
        Fig 13: Checking Vacuum While Engine Is Idling
        G02852991Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT:

      If the vacuum does not change, the hose connecting the VSV to the service port has come loose or is blocked, or the VSV is malfunctioning.

    7. Stop the engine.
    8. Disconnect the battery's positive (+) and negative (-) leads from the VSV for EVAP terminals.
    9. Reconnect the VSV for EVAP connector.
    10. Disconnect the vacuum gauge from the EVAP service port on the purge line.
    11. Connect a pressure gauge to the EVAP service port on the purge line.
      Fig 14: Connecting Pressure Gauge To EVAP Service Port
      G02852992Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    12. Disconnect the VSV connector for CCV.
    13. Connect the battery's positive (+) and negative (-) leads to the VSV terminals for CCV.
      Fig 15: Connecting Battery Leads To VSV Terminals
      G02852993Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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