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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2004MATRIX XR, FWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 746 (CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - DIAGNOSIS)STEERING SENSOR COMMUNICATION STOP MODEINSPECTION PROCEDURE

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Inspection Procedure

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Inspection Procedure

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.

CHECK CAN BUS LINE FOR DISCONNECTION (STEERING SENSOR SUB BUS LINE)
1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
2. Disconnect the connector (S9) from the steering sensor.
3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in Fig 2 below.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Connector Terminals Of Yaw Rate Sensor
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  
  Standard:
  
  Fig 2: Yaw Rate Sensor Tester Connection Reference Chart
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NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE STEERING SENSOR SUB BUS LINE OR CONNECTOR (CAN-H, CAN-L)

OK: Go to next step.
CHECK WIRE HARNESS (IG, ESS)
1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in Fig 4 below.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Connector Terminals Of Steering Sensor
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  
  Standard:
  
  Fig 4: Steering Sensor Tester Connection Reference Chart
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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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.