Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2004MATRIX XR, FWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 759 (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (ON-VEHICLE SERVICE))SHIFT LOCK SYSTEMON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard
On-Vehicle Inspection
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION On-Vehicle Inspection
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- CHECK SHIFT LOCK OPERATION
- Shift the shift lever to P position.
- Turn the ignition switch to LOCK.
- Check that the shift lever cannot be shifted to any other position other than P.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON, depress the brake pedal and check that the shift lever can be shifted to any other positions.
- CHECK SHIFT LOCK RELEASE BUTTON OPERATION
- Using a small screwdriver, remove the shift lock release cover.
- When operating the shift lever with the shift lock release button pressed, check that the lever can be shifted to any position other than P.
- CHECK KEY INTERLOCK OPERATION
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Depress the brake pedal and shift the shift lever to any other position other than P.
- Check that the ignition key cannot be turned to LOCK.
- Shift the shift lever to P position, turn the ignition key to LOCK and check that the ignition key can be removed.
- INSPECT SHIFT LOCK CONTROL UNIT ASSEMBLY
- Using a voltmeter, measure the voltage at each terminal.
HINT:
Do not disconnect the shift lock control unit assembly connector.
- Using a voltmeter, measure the voltage at each terminal.
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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.