How To Proceed With Troubleshooting

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION How To Proceed With Troubleshooting
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Lexus ES 330. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Vehicle Brought to Workshop 
    1. GO TO NEXT STEP 
  2. Customer Problem Analysis (See  CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS CHECK   ) 
    1. GO TO NEXT STEP 
  3. Check and Clear DTCs (See  PRE-CHECK   ) 
    1. GO TO NEXT STEP 
  4. Problem Symptom Confirmation 
    1. Symptom does not occur: Go to step 5 
    2. Symptom occur: Go to step   6 
  5. Symptom Simulation (See  SYMPTOM SIMULATION  ) 
    1. GO TO NEXT STEP 
  6. DTC Check (See  PRE-CHECK   ) 
    1. There is no output: Go to step 7 
    2. There is output: Go to step   8 
  7. Problem Symptoms Table (See  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE   ) 
    1. Check for fluid leakage and go to step   10 
  8. DTC Chart (See  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART   ) 
    1. GO TO NEXT STEP 
  9. Circuit Inspection (See  CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION   ) 
    1. GO TO NEXT STEP 
  10. Identification of Problem 
    1. GO TO NEXT STEP 
  11. Repair 
    1. GO TO NEXT STEP 
  12. Confirmation Test 

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HINT:

Step  3,  6,  9,  12:

Diagnostic steps permitting the use of the hand-held tester.

Fail safe function:

When a failure occurs in the ABS system, the ABS warning light is turns on and the ABS operation is prohibited. In addition to this, when there is a failure which disables the EBD operation, the brake warning light is also turns on and the EBD operation is prohibited.

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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.