2006 Toyota Matrix XRSFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

How To Proceed With Troubleshooting

The intelligent tester can be used at step  2,  3,  4,  6,  9.

  1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP 

    NEXT 

  2. CONNECT INTELLIGENT TESTER TO DLC3 

    HINT:

    If the display indicates a communication fault in the tool, inspect DLC3.

    NEXT 

  3. CHECK DTC AND FREEZE FRAME DATA 
    1. Check the DTC(s) and freeze frame data (See DTC CHECK / CLEAR  ).

      HINT:

      Record or print DTC and freeze frame data, if necessary.

    NEXT 

  4. CLEAR DTC AND FREEZE FRAME DATA 
    1. Clear the DTC(s) and freeze frame data (See DTC CHECK / CLEAR  ).

    NEXT 

  5. CONDUCT VISUAL INSPECTION 

    NEXT 

  6. SET CHECK (TEST) MODE DIAGNOSIS 
    1. Set check mode (See CHECK MODE PROCEDURE  ).

    NEXT 

  7. CONFIRM PROBLEM SYMPTOM CONFIRMATION 

    HINT:

    If the engine does not start, perform steps  9 and  10 first.

    Result 

    RESULT REFERENCE (1 OF 5)

    Result Proceed to
    Malfunction does not occur A
    Malfunction occurs B

    B: GO TO STEP   9 

    A: GO TO NEXT STEP 

  8. SIMULATE SYMPTOMS 

    NEXT 

  9. CHECK DTC 
    1. Check the DTC(s) (See DTC CHECK / CLEAR  ).

      Result 

      RESULT REFERENCE (2 OF 5)

      Result Proceed to
      Malfunction code A
      No code B

    B: GO TO STEP   11 

    A: Go to Next Step 

  10. REFER TO  DTC CHART  

    HINT:

    Refer to "DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART " .

    NEXT : GO TO STEP   13 

  11. CONDUCT BASIC INSPECTION 

    HINT:

    Refer to "BASIC INSPECTION " .

    Result 

    RESULT REFERENCE (3 OF 5)

    Result Proceed to
    Malfunctioning parts not confirmed A
    Malfunctioning parts confirmed B

    B: GO TO STEP   16 

    A: Go to Next Step 

  12. REFER TO PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 

    HINT:

    Refer to "PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE " .

    Result 

    RESULT REFERENCE (4 OF 5)

    Result Proceed to
    Malfunction not confirmed A
    Malfunction confirmed B

    B: GO TO STEP   16 

    A: Go to Next Step 

  13. CHECK ECM POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT 

    HINT:

    Refer to "ECM POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT " .

    NEXT 

  14. CONDUCT CIRCUIT INSPECTION 
    RESULT REFERENCE (5 OF 5)

    Result Proceed to
    Malfunction not confirmed A
    Malfunction confirmed B

    B: GO TO STEP   17 

    A: Go to Next Step 

  15. CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS 

    HINT:

    Refer to "CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS " .

    NEXT : GO TO STEP   17 

  16. CONDUCT PARTS INSPECTION 

    NEXT 

  17. IDENTIFY PROBLEM 

    NEXT 

  18. ADJUST AND / OR REPAIR 

    NEXT 

  19. CONDUCT CONFIRMATION TEST 

    NEXT : END 

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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.

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