Sliding Roof System

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Sliding Roof System
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Lexus IS 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS - SLIDING ROOF SYSTEM

Symptom Suspect Area Go To
Sliding roof system does not operate. (Door Lock does not operate)
  1. POWER M-Fuse (I/P J/B No. 1)
  2. Power Main Relay (I/P J/B No. 1)
  3. Wire Harness
  1. LOCATION
  2. LOCATION
  3. -
Sliding roof system does not operate. (Door Lock is normal)
  1. Ignition Switch
  2. Sliding Roof Control Relay and Switch
  3. Sliding Roof Motor and Limit Switch
  4. Wire Harness
  1. INSPECTION
  2. INSPECTION
  3. INSPECTION
  4. -
Sliding roof system operates abnormally.
  1. Sliding Roof Control Relay and Switch
  2. Sliding Roof Motor and Limit Switch
  3. Wire Harness
  1. INSPECTION
  2. INSPECTION
  3. -
Sliding roof system stops operation half way. (Stones of foreign material trapped in motor assembly)
  1. Sliding Roof Control Relay and Switch
  2. Sliding Roof Motor and Limit Switch
  3. Wire Harness
  1. INSPECTION
  2. INSPECTION
  3. -
"Key-off Sliding Roof operation does not operate.
  1. DOME Fuse (E/G Room J/B No. 2)
  2. GAUGE Fuse (I/P J/B No. 1)
  3. Ignition Switch
  4. Integration Relay (I/P J/B No. 1)
  5. Wire Harness
  1. LOCATION
  2. LOCATION
  3. INSPECTION
  4. LOCATION
  5. -
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