Chapter 3: Off-Vehicle Repair

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Chapter 3: Off-Vehicle Repair
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PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE - AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE

Symptom Suspect Area
Vehicle does not move in any forward position and reverse position
  1. Planetary gear unit
  2. Forward clutch
  3. One-way clutch No. 2
  4. Reverse Clutch
  5. 1st and reverse brake
Vehicle does not move in R position
  1. Planetary gear unit
  2. Reverse Clutch
  3. 1st and reverse brake
No up-shift (1st → 2nd)
  1. 2nd brake
  2. One-way clutch No. 1
No upshift (2nd → 3rd) Direct clutch
No up-shift (3rd → O/D) O/D and 2nd brake
No lock-up or No lock-up off Torque converter clutch
Harsh engagement (N → D)
  1. Forward clutch
  2. One-way clutch No. 2
Harsh engagement (N → R)
  1. Reverse clutch
  2. 1st and reverse brake
Harsh engagement (Lock-up) Torque converter clutch
Harsh engagement (1st → 2nd)
  1. 2nd brake
  2. One-way clutch No. 1
Harsh engagement (2nd → 3rd) Direct clutch
Harsh engagement (3rd → O/D) O/D and 2nd brake
Slip or shudder (Forward position)
  1. Torque converter clutch
  2. Forward clutch
  3. Direct clutch
  4. O/D and 2nd brake
  5. 2nd brake
  6. One-way clutch No. 1
  7. One-way clutch No. 2
Slip or shudder (Reverse position)
  1. Reverse clutch
  2. 1st and reverse brake
Slip or shudder (1st) One-way clutch No. 2
Slip or shudder (2nd)
  1. 2nd brake
  2. One-way clutch No. 1
Slip or shudder (3rd) Direct clutch
Slip or shudder (O/D) O/D and 2nd brake
No engine braking (1st: L position) 1st and reverse brake
No engine braking (2nd: 2 position) O/D and 2nd brake
Poor acceleration (All position) Torque converter clutch
Large shift shock or engine stalls when starting off or stopping Torque converter clutch
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) LIST

DTC Description
DTC P0705  TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION (PRNDL INPUT)
DTC P0710, P0712, P0713  TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR "A" CIRCUIT LOW/HIGH
DTC P0711  TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR "A" PERFORMANCE
DTC P0717  TURBINE SPEED SENSOR CIRCUIT NO SIGNAL
DTC P0724  BRAKE SWITCH "B" CIRCUIT HIGH
DTC P0741  TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SOLENOID PERFORMANCE (SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE SL)
DTC P0751  SHIFT SOLENOID "A" PERFORMANCE (SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE S1)
DTC P0756  SHIFT SOLENOID "B" PERFORMANCE (SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE S2)
DTC P0787, DTC P0788  SHIFT/TIMING SOLENOID LOW/HIGH (SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE ST)
DTC P0973, DTC P0974  SHIFT SOLENOID "A" CONTROL CIRCUIT LOW/HIGH (SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE S1)
DTC P0976, DTC P0977  SHIFT SOLENOID "B" CONTROL CIRCUIT LOW/HIGH (SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE S2)
DTC P2716  PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID "D" ELECTRICAL (SHIFT SOLENOID SLT)
DTC P2769, DTC P2770  TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SOLENOID CIRCUIT LOW/HIGH (SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE SL)
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.