Inspection Procedure

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Inspection Procedure
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  1. CHECK DLC3 
    1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in Fig 2 below.
      Fig 1: Identifying Connector Terminals Of DLC3
      G01437631Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Result: 

      Fig 2: DLC3 Tester Connection Reference Chart
      G01437630Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    NOTE: When the measured value is 132 Ω or more and the CAN communication system diagnostic code is output, there may be a fault besides disconnection of the DLC3 sub bus line. For that reason, troubleshooting should be performed again from "How to proceed with troubleshooting" after repairing the trouble area.

    B: REPAIR OR REPLACE DLC3 SUB BUS LINE OR CONNECTOR (CAN-H, CAN-L) 

    A: Go to next step. 

  2. CHECK CAN MAIN BUS LINE FOR DISCONNECTION (SKID CONTROL ECU - JUNCTION CONNECTOR) 
    1. Disconnect the connector (S1) from the skid control ECU.
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in Fig 4 below.
      Fig 3: Identifying Connector Terminals Of Skid Control ECU
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      Standard: 

      Fig 4: Skid Control ECU Tester Connection Reference Chart
      G01437632Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK: REPLACE SKID CONTROL ECU WITH ACTUATOR (SEE  REPLACEMENT  ) 

    NG: Go to next step. 

  3. CHECK CAN MAIN BUS LINE FOR DISCONNECTION (JUNCTION CONNECTOR) 
    1. Disconnect the connector (J16, J17, J18, J19) from the steering sensor.
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in Fig 6 below.
      Fig 5: Identifying Connector Terminals Of Junction Connector
      G01437635Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard: 

      Fig 6: Junction Connector Tester Connection Reference Chart
      G01437634Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK: REPAIR OR REPLACE CAN MAIN BUS LINE OR CONNECTOR (CAN-H, CAN-L) 

    NG: REPLACE JUNCTION CONNECTOR 

RENDER: 1.0x

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