Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2008 Toyota Matrix Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart
NOTE:
When removing parts, turn the ignition switch off.
HINT:
- Using SST 09843-18040, connect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.
- If no abnormality is found when inspecting parts, inspect the ECU and ground points for poor contact.
- If a trouble code is displayed during the DTC check, check the circuit listed for that code.
- When 2 or more DTCs are recorded and the problem is not identified, perform circuit inspection of the other DTCs.
DTC chart of ABS:
DTC CHART OF ABS
| DTC Code | Detection Item | Trouble Area |
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| C0200/31 | Front Speed Sensor RH Circuit |
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| C0205/32 | Front Speed Sensor LH Circuit |
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| C0210/33 | Rear Speed Sensor RH Circuit |
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| C0215/34 | Rear Speed Sensor LH Circuit |
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| C0226/21 | SFR Solenoid Circuit |
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| C0236/22 | SFL Solenoid Circuit |
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| C0246/23 | SRR Solenoid Circuit |
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| C0256/24 | SRL Solenoid Circuit |
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| C0273/13 | Open in ABS Motor Relay Circuit |
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| C0274/14 | Short to B+ in ABS Motor Relay Circuit |
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| C0278/11 | Open in ABS Solenoid Relay Circuit |
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| C0279/12 | Short to B+ in ABS Solenoid Relay Circuit |
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| C1235/35 | Foreign Object is Attached on Tip of Front Speed Sensor RH |
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| C1236/36 | Foreign Object is Attached on Tip of Front Speed Sensor LH |
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| C1238/38 | Foreign Object is Attached on Tip of Rear Speed Sensor RH |
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| C1239/39 | Foreign Object is Attached on Tip of Rear Speed Sensor LH |
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| C1241/41 | Low Battery Positive Voltage |
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| C1249/49 | Open in Stop Light Switch Circuit |
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| C1251/51 | Open in Pump Motor Circuit |
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Test mode DTC of ABS:
TEST MODE DTC OF ABS
| DTC Code | Detection Item | Trouble Area |
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| C1271/71 | Low Output Signal of Front Speed Sensor RH (Test Mode DTC) |
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| C1272/72 | Low Output Signal of Front Speed Sensor LH (Test Mode DTC) |
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| C1273/73 | Low Output Signal of Rear Speed Sensor RH (Test Mode DTC) |
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| C1274/74 | Low Output Signal of Rear Speed Sensor LH (Test Mode DTC) |
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| C1275/75 | Abnormal Change in Output Signal of Front Speed Sensor RH (Test Mode DTC) | Front speed sensor rotor RH |
| C1276/76 | Abnormal Change in Output Signal of Front Speed Sensor LH (Test Mode DTC) | Front speed sensor rotor LH |
| C1277/77 | Abnormal Change in Output Signal of Rear Speed Sensor RH (Test Mode DTC) | Rear speed sensor rotor RH |
| C1278/78 | Abnormal Change in Output Signal of Rear Speed Sensor LH (Test Mode DTC) | Rear speed sensor rotor LH |
Factory Service Tools
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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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