Section 885 (Door Closer System): Inspection

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Inspection
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  1. INSPECT FRONT DOOR CLOSER MOTOR 
    1. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 6 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 5, and check that the door lock link moves to SET position.
    2. Reverse the polarity and check that the door lock link moves to UNSET position.

      If operation is not as specified, replace the door lock assembly.

      Fig 1: Inspecting Front Door Closer Motor
      G03377112Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSPECT REAR DOOR CLOSER MOTOR OPERATION 
    1. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 6 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 5, and check that the door lock link moves to SET position.
    2. Reverse the polarity and check that the door lock link moves to UNSET position.

      If operation is not as specified, replace the door lock assembly.

      Fig 2: Inspecting Rear Door Closer Motor Operation
      G03377113Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSPECT DOOR LOCK SWITCH OPERATION (Half latch switch position) 

    Check that continuity exists between terminals 21 and 24 for latch position, as shown in the illustration below.

    Fig 3: Inspecting Door Lock Switch Operation
    G03377114Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    If operation is not as specified, replace the door lock assembly.

  4. INSPECT DOOR LOCK SWITCH OPERATION (Full latch switch position) 

    Check that continuity exists between terminals 21 and 15 for latch position, as shown in the illustration below.

    Fig 4: Inspecting Door Lock Switch Operation (Full Latch Switch Position)
    G03377115Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    If operation is not as specified, replace the door lock assembly.

  5. INSPECT DOOR LOCK SWITCH OPERATION (Pawl switch) 

    Check that continuity exists between terminals 21 and 23 for each position, as shown in the illustration below.

    Fig 5: Inspecting Door Lock Switch Operation (Pawl Switch)
    G03377116Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    If operation is not as specified, replace the door lock assembly.

  6. INSPECT DOOR LOCK SWITCH OPERATION (Cam position switch) 
    CONNECTOR TERMINALS SPECIFIED CONDITION

    Switch position Tester connection Specified condition
    No. 1 cam switch 16 - 20 Continuity
    No. 2 cam switch 14 - 20 Continuity
    No. 3 cam switch 4 - 20 Continuity
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