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2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Section 870 (Interior Light System): Inspection

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Inspection
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  1. Overhead J/B side: INSPECT FRONT PERSONAL LIGHT ASSEMBLY 

    Disconnect the overhead J/B assembly connector.

    CONNECTOR SPECIFIED CONDITION

    Tester condition Tester connection Specified condition
    OFF - No continuity
    Personal light ON 5 - 17 Continuity
    RH side console spot light 5 - 17 Continuity
    LH side console spot light 5 - 17 Continuity
    Personal light DOOR 6 - 17 Continuity

    If continuity is not as specified, replace the overhead J/B assembly.

    Fig 1: Inspecting Front Personal Light Assembly
    G03376877Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. Rear room light: INSPECT REAR PERSONAL LIGHT ASSEMBLY CONTINUITY 
    CONNECTOR CONTINUITY

    Switch position Tester connection Specified condition
    Room light switch off and door close - No continuity
    Room light switch on and door close 1 - 2 Continuity
    Room light switch off or ON and door open 1 - 3 Continuity

    If continuity is not as specified, replace bulb or rear personal light assembly.

    Fig 2: Inspecting Rear Personal Light Assembly Continuity
    G03376878Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSPECT VANITY LIGHT CONTINUITY 
    VANITY LIGHT CONTINUITY

    Switch position Tester connection Specified condition
    OFF (closed) - No continuity
    ON (opened) 1 - 2 Continuity

    If continuity is not as specified, replace the vanity light assembly or bulb.

    Fig 3: Inspecting Vanity Light Continuity
    G03376879Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSPECT DOOR COURTESY SWITCH CONTINUITY 
    1. Check that continuity exists between terminals and the switch body with the switch ON (switch pin released: opened door).
    2. Check that no continuity exists between terminals and the switch body with the switch OFF (switch pin pushed in: closed doors)

      If operation is not as specified, replace the switch.

      Fig 4: Inspecting Door Courtesy Switch Continuity
      G03376880Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSPECT DOOR COURTESY LIGHT CONTINUITY 

    Using an ohmmeter, check that continuity exists between terminals.

    If continuity is not as specified, replace the light assembly or bulb.

    Fig 5: Identifying Door Courtesy Light Connector Terminals
    G03376881Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. INSPECT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT CONTINUITY 

    Using an ohmmeter, check that continuity exists between terminals.

    If continuity is not as specified, replace the light assembly or bulb.

    Fig 6: Identifying Luggage Compartment Light Connector Terminals
    G03376882Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. INSPECT GLOVE COMPARTMENT LIGHT CONTINUITY 

    Using the ohmmeter, check that continuity exists between terminals.

    If continuity is not as specified, replace the light assembly or bulb.

    Fig 7: Identifying Glove Compartment Light Connector Terminals
    G03376883Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. INSPECT LICENSE PLATE LIGHT CONTINUITY 

    Using the ohmmeter, check that continuity exists between terminals.

    If continuity is not as specified, replace the light assembly or bulb.

    Fig 8: Identifying License Plate Light Connector Terminals
    G03376884Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. INSPECT STEP LIGHT CONTINUITY 

    Using the ohmmeter, check that continuity exists between terminals.

    If continuity is not as specified, replace the light assembly or bulb.

    Fig 9: Identifying Step Light Connector Terminals
    G03376885Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. INSPECT OUTER FOOT LIGHT 

    Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 10 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 2,and check that the outer foot light goes on.

    Fig 10: Inspecting Outer Foot Light
    G03376886Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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