Data List/Active Test

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Data List/Active Test
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    NOTE:

    According to the DATA LIST displayed by the OBD II scan tool or hand-held tester, you can read the value of the switch, sensor, actuator and so on without parts removal. Reading the DATA LIST as the first step of troubleshooting is one method to shorten labor time.

  1. DATA LIST 
    1. Warm up the engine.
    2. Turn the ignition switch off.
    3. Connect the OBD II scan tool or hand-held tester to the DLC3.
    4. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
    5. According to the display on tester, read the "DATA LIST".
      Fig 1: Active Test Data List
      G02915711Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. NOTE:

    Performing the ACTIVE TEST using the hand-held tester allows the relay, VSV, actuator and so on to operate without parts removal. Performing the ACTIVE TEST as the first step of troubleshooting is one method to shorten labor time.

    The pressure values in ACTIVE TEST and HYDRAULIC TEST are different from each other.

  3. ACTIVE TEST 

    It is possible to display the DATA LIST during the ACTIVE TEST.

    1. Warm up the engine.
    2. Turn the ignition switch off.
    3. Connect the hand-held tester to the DLC3.
    4. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
    5. According to the display on tester, perform the "ACTIVE TEST".
      Fig 2: Item Test Details Table
      G02915712Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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