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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2005MATRIX XR, FWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKESTRACTION CONTROLBRAKES - ABS WITH EBD (DIAGNOSTICS)ABS WITH EBD SYSTEMDIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES CHECK/CLEAR

2005 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Diagnostic Trouble Codes Check/Clear

2005 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Diagnostic Trouble Codes Check/Clear

Fig 1: Connecting Terminals TC And CG Of DLC3 Using SST

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DTC CHECK (USING SST CHECK WIRE)

Check DTCs.

Using SST, connect terminals TC and the CG of the DLC3.
SST 09843-18040
Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.

Read the DTC from the ABS warning light on the combination meter assy.

HINT:

If no code appears, inspect the TC terminal circuit or ABS warning light circuit.

WARNING LIGHT CIRCUIT

Trouble area
TC TERMINAL CIRCUIT
ABS WARNING LIGHT CIRCUIT (REMAINS ON)

As examples, the blinking patterns for a normal system code and trouble codes 11 and 21 are shown on the left.

Codes are explained in the code table on DTC CHECK/CLEAR .
After completing the check, disconnect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3, and turn off the display.

If 2 or more malfunctions are indicated at the same time, the lowest numbered code will be displayed 1st.

Fig 2: Normal System Code Blinking Patterns

DTC CHECK (USING HAND-HELD TESTER)
1. Check DTCs.
  1. Connect the hand-held tester to the DLC3.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
  3. Read the DTCs by following the prompts on the tester screen.
HINT:

Refer to the hand-held tester operator's manual for further details.

Fig 3: Connecting Hand-Held Tester To DLC3
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CLEAR DTC (USING SST CHECK WIRE)
1. Clear the DTCs.
  1. Using SST, connect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.
    SST 09843-18040
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
    
    Fig 4: Connecting Terminals TC And CG Of DLC3
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  3. Clear the DTCs stored in ECU by depressing the brake pedal 8 times or more within 5 seconds.
  4. Check that the warning light indicates the normal system code.
  5. Remove the SST from the terminals of the DLC3.
HINT:

Clearing the DTCs cannot be performed by removing the battery cable or ECU-IG fuse.

Fig 5: Depressing Brake Pedal
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CLEAR DTC (USING HAND-HELD TESTER)
1. Clear the DTCs.
  1. Connect the hand-held tester to the DLC3.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
  3. Operate the hand-held tester to erase the codes.
HINT:

Refer to the hand-held tester operator's manual for further details.

Fig 6: Connecting Hand-Held Tester To DLC3
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END OF DTC CHECK/CLEAR
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
2. Check that the ABS warning light goes off in about 3 seconds.

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