Using Diagnosis Check Wire

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Using Diagnosis Check Wire
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  1. Turn ignition switch to ACC or ON position. Wait about 60 seconds. Using Diagnosis Check Wire (09843-18040), connect terminals Tc and CG of Data Link Connector 3 (DLC3). DLC3 is located under left side of instrument panel. See Fig 1.
  2. If AIR BAG warning light flashes 2 times per second, system is normal (normal code). If AIR BAG warning light does not flash Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) or flashes DTCs without DLC3 connection, proceed to DTCS NOT DISPLAYEDΒ . If AIR BAG warning light is on continuously and DTC is normal (flashes 2 times per second), source voltage is low. Go to SOURCE VOLTAGE DROPΒ  under DIAGNOSTIC TESTSΒ .
  3. If AIR BAG warning light flashes, count number of flashes to determine DTCs that are set. For example, DTC 12 is: FLASH, 1.5-second pause, FLASH, FLASH. If more than one DTC is displayed, a 2.5-second pause will occur between each DTC. Lowest numbered DTC will be displayed first, followed by next higher number DTC until all DTCs have been displayed.
  4. After all DTCs are displayed, a 4-second pause will occur, and DTC display will be repeated. See appropriate DTC under DIAGNOSTIC TESTSΒ . After repairing, clear DTCs. See CLEARING DTCSΒ .
Fig 1: Identifying Data Link Connector 3 (DLC3) Terminals
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