Section 813 (Turn Signal & Hazard Warning System): Inspection

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Inspection
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  1. INSPECT TURN SIGNAL SWITCH CONTINUITY 
    SWITCH POSITION SPECIFIED CONDITION

    Switch position Tester connection Specified condition
    Left turn 1 - 2 Continuity
    Neutral - No continuity
    Right turn 2 - 3 Continuity

    If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.

    Fig 1: Identifying Turn Signal Switch Connector Terminals
    G03379889Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. Connector disconnected: INSPECT TURN SIGNAL SWITCH CIRCUIT 

    Disconnect the connector from the combination switch and inspect the connector on the wire harness side, as shown.

    Fig 2: Identifying Turn Signal Switch Connector Terminals (Wire Harness Side)
    G03379890Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION

    Tester connection Condition Specified condition
    2 - Ground Always Continuity

    If circuit is not as specified, inspect the wire harness.

  3. Connector connected: INSPECT TURN SIGNAL SWITCH CIRCUIT 

    Connect the wire harness side connector to the combination switch and inspect the connector form the back side, as shown.

    Fig 3: Identifying Turn Signal Switch Connector Terminals (Form Back Side)
    G03379891Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION

    Tester connection Condition Specified condition
    2 - Ground Ignition switch ON and turn signal switch Neutral No voltage
    1 - Ground Ignition switch ON and turn signal switch Left Battery Positive Voltage <--> 0 V
    3 - Ground Ignition switch ON and turn signal switch Right Battery Positive Voltage <--> 0 V

    If circuit is not as specified, inspect the circuits connected to other parts.

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