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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2004MATRIX XR, FWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 843 (COMBINATION METER SYSTEM - DIAGNOSIS)CIRCUIT INSPECTIONSPEED SENSOR CIRCUITINSPECTION PROCEDUREWHEN USING LEXUS HAND-HELD TESTER
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

When using LEXUS hand-held tester

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION When using LEXUS hand-held tester
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Lexus LS 430. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Check speedometer value. 

    PREPARATION: 

    Connect the LEXUS hand-held tester to the DLC3.

    CHECK: 

    1. Enter DATA LIST function of the LEXUS hand-held tester.
    2. When driving the vehicle, check that parameter value of "Speedometer" changes on the screen of the LEXUS hand-held tester.
      NOTE:
      • Be sure to safely route all cables when driving with the tester connected to the vehicle (i.e., keep cables away from feet, pedals, steering wheel and shift lever).
      • persons are required when test driving with the tester: 1 person to drive the vehicle, and 1 person to operate the tester.
    1. OK : Replace combination meter (See  REMOVAL  ). 
    2. NG : Go to next step. 
  2. Check wire harness and connector between combination meter and skid control ECU (See  HOW TO USE THE DIAGNOSTIC CHART AND INSPECTION PROCEDURE  ). 
    1. NG : Repair or replace wire harness or connector. 
    2. OK : Check and repair speed sensor and wire harness. 
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