Section 884 (Fuel Lid Opener System): Inspection

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Inspection
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  1. INSPECT FUEL LID OPENER SWITCH CONTINUITY 
    1. Check the continuity exists between terminals with the switch ON.
    2. Check that no continuity exists between terminals with the switch OFF.

      If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch assembly.

      Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Lid Opener Switch Connector Terminals
      G03377109Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSPECT FUEL LID OPENER MOTOR OPERATION 
    1. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 2 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 1.
    2. Check that the motor operates in the open direction.

      If operation is not as specified, replace the motor.

      Fig 2: Inspecting Fuel Lid Opener Motor Operation
      G03377110Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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