Test Mode Procedure

2005 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Test Mode Procedure
  1. TEST MODE (USING SST CHECK WIRE)Β 
    1. Make sure that the ignition switch is off.
    2. Using SST, connect terminals TS and CG of the DLC3.

      SST 09843-18040

    3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
      Fig 1: Connecting Terminals TS And CG Of DLC3 Using SST
      G02662806Courtesy of Β© TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Press the tire pressure warning reset switch.
    5. Check that the tire pressure warning lamp comes on.

      HINT:

      • Unless (d) is performed, the tire pressure warning lamp remains off while in test mode.
      • When there is a problem with the tire pressure warning system, the tire pressure warning lamp blinks at 0.5 second intervals.
      Fig 2: Tire Pressure Warning Lamp Pattern
      G02662807Courtesy of Β© TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      If the lamp output result is not normal, proceed to the problem symptoms table or TS terminal circuit.

      PROBLEM SYMPTOMS CHART

      Item
      PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLEΒ 
      TS AND CG TERMINAL CIRCUIT (W/ VSC)
      TS TERMINAL CIRCUIT (W/O VSC)
    6. Turn the ignition switch off.
    7. Remove the SST from the DLC3.

      SST 09843-18040

    8. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
    9. Check that the tire pressure warning lamp goes off.
      Fig 3: Checking Tire Pressure Warning Lamp
      G02662808Courtesy of Β© TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. TEST MODE (USING THE HAND-HELD TESTER)Β 
    1. Connect the hand-held tester to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
    3. Select "SIGNAL CHECK", and proceed to check with the hand-held tester.
      Fig 4: Connecting Hand-Held Tester To DLC3
      G02662809Courtesy of Β© TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Press the tire pressure warning reset switch.
    5. Check that the tire pressure warning lamp comes on.

      HINT:

      • Unless (d) is performed, the tire pressure warning lamp remains off while in test mode.
      • When there is a problem with the tire pressure warning system, the tire pressure warning lamp blinks at 0.5 second intervals.

      If the lamp output result is not normal, proceed to the problem symptoms table (see PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLEΒ ).

    6. Turn the ignition switch off.
      Fig 5: Tire Pressure Warning Lamp Pattern
      G02662810Courtesy of Β© TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    7. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
    8. Check that the tire pressure warning lamp goes off.
      Fig 6: Checking Tire Pressure Warning Lamp Goes Off
      G02662811Courtesy of Β© TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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