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2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Section 865 (Headlight & Taillight System): Inspection

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Inspection
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  1. INSPECT HEADLIGHT CONTROL RELAY CONTINUITY 
    HEADLIGHT CONTROL RELAY CONTINUITY

    Condition Tester connection Specified condition
    Constant 1 - 2 Continuity
    Apply B+ between terminals 1 and 2. 3- 4 Continuity

    If continuity is not as specified, replace the relay.

    Fig 1: Inspecting Headlight Control Relay Continuity
    G03376856Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSPECT TAILLIGHT CONTROL RELAY CONTINUITY 
    TAILLIGHT CONTROL RELAY CONTINUITY

    Condition Tester connection Specified condition
    Constant 1 - 2 Continuity
    Apply B+ between terminals 1 and 2. 3 - 4 Continuity

    If continuity is not as specified, replace the relay.

    Fig 2: Inspecting Taillight Control Relay Continuity
    G03376857Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSPECT HEADLIGHT DIMMER RELAY CONTINUITY 
    HEADLIGHT DIMMER RELAY CONTINUITY

    Condition Tester connection Specified condition
    Constant 1 - 2
    3 - 4    		 Continuity
    Apply B+ between terminals 1 and 2. 3 - 5 Continuity

    If continuity is not as specified, replace the relay.

    Fig 3: Inspecting Headlight Dimmer Relay Continuity
    G03376858Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. AUTO ON: INSPECT AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL 
    1. Turn the ignition switch ON.
    2. Turn the light control switch to AUTO.
    3. Gradually cover the top of the sensor.
    4. Verify that the lights should turn ON the accessory lights and the headlights.
      Fig 4: Inspecting Automatic Light Control - Auto ON
      G03376859Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. AUTO OFF: INSPECT AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL 
    1. Gradually expose the sensor.
    2. Verify that the lights should turn OFF the headlights and the accessory lights.
      Fig 5: Inspecting Automatic Light Control - Auto OFF
      G03376860Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. INSPECT LIGHT-OFF CONDITION 
    1. Turn the ignition switch ON.
    2. Lights auto ON:

      Gradually cover the top of the sensor.

    3. Verify that the lights will go out when light control switch position OFF or the area surrounding the sensor gets bright or open the driver's door while the ignition switch is OFF.
  7. INSPECT LIGHTS-ON CONDITION 
    1. Open the driver's door while the ignition switch is OFF.
    2. Turn the light control switch to AUTO leaving the door open and cover the top of the sensor, and verify that the lights go on when the ignition switch is turned ON.
  8. Connector disconnected: INSPECT AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL SENSOR CIRCUIT 

    Disconnect the connector from the sensor and inspect the connector on the wire harness side, as shown in the chart.

    Fig 6: Identifying Automatic Light Control Sensor Connector Terminals (Wire Harness Side)
    G03376861Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    CONNECTOR SPECIFIED CONDITION

    Tester connection Condition Specified condition
    5 - Ground Constant Continuity
    6 - Ground Close the driver's door again while the ignition switch OFF No voltage
    6 - Ground Ignition switch position ON 5.2 - 9.0 V
    3 - Ground Close the driver's door again while the ignition switch OFF No voltage
    3 - Ground Ignition switch position ON Battery positive voltage

    If circuit is as specified, perform the inspection in the following step.

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

  9. Connector connected: INSPECT AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL SENSOR CIRCUIT 

    Connect the wire harness side connector to the sensor and inspect wire harness side connector from the back side, as shown.

    HINT:

    • Ignition switch ON.
    • Light control switch AUTO.
    • Vehicle's surroundings are bright.
      Fig 7: Identifying Automatic Light Control Sensor Connector Terminals (From Back Side)
      G03376862Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      CONNECTOR SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester connection Condition Specified condition
      6 - Ground (CLTS - Body ground) Constant Pulse generation
      5 - Ground (CLTB - Body ground) Ignition switch position ON 10 - 14 V

      If circuit is as specified, inspect the circuit. If the circuit is not as specified, try replacing the sensor with a new one.

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