Using Jumper Wire

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Using Jumper Wire
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  1. Using one jumper wire, connect one end of jumper wire to DLC3 terminal Tc. See Figure. Connect other end of jumper wire to DLC3 terminal CG. Turn ignition switch to ON position. Wait 3 seconds for DTC to begin to be output.
  2. Within 10 seconds, after DTC has begun to be output, release jumper wire from terminal Tc. Wait 2-4 seconds for AIR BAG warning light to illuminate. Reconnect jumper to terminal Tc within 2-4 seconds after AIR BAG warning light has illuminated. Wait 2-4 seconds for AIR BAG warning light to turn off. Release jumper from ground within 2-4 seconds after AIR BAG warning light has turned off. Wait 2-4 seconds for AIR BAG warning light to illuminate. Reconnect jumper to terminal Tc within 2-4 seconds after AIR BAG warning light has illuminated. Wait 2-4 seconds for AIR BAG warning light to turn off. Wait one second for AIR BAG warning light to output normal code (2 flashes per second). If AIR BAG warning light does not output normal code, repeat procedure until codes are cleared.
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