2008 Toyota Matrix Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Vehicle Stability Control System: Calibration

  1. DESCRIPTION 
    1. After replacing the VSC relevant components or performing "Front wheel alignment adjustment", clearing and reading the sensor calibration data are necessary.
    2. Follow the chart to perform calibration.
      CALIBRATION REFERENCE CHART

      Replacing Parts Necessary Operation
      Skid Control ECU Yaw rate sensor and acceleration sensor zero point calibration.
      yaw rate and acceleration sensor
      1. Clearing zero point calibration data.
      2. Yaw rate sensor and acceleration sensor zero point calibration.
      Front Wheel Alignment
      1. Clearing zero point calibration data.
      2. Yaw rate sensor and acceleration sensor zero point calibration.
  2. CLEAR ZERO POINT CALIBRATION (USING SST CHECK WIRE) 

    HINT:

    After replacing the yaw rate and acceleration sensor, make sure to clear zero point calibration data in the skid control ECU and perform zero point calibration.

    1. Clear the zero point calibration using the SST check wire.

      SST 09843-18040 

      1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
      2. Using SST, connect and disconnect terminals TS and CG of the DLC3 4 times or more within 8 seconds.
        Fig 1: Identifying Terminals TS And CG Of DLC3 Connector
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      3. Check that the warning light indicates the normal system code.
      4. Remove the SST.
  3. PERFORM ZERO POINT CALIBRATION OF YAW RATE AND ACCELERATION SENSOR (USING SST CHECK WIRE) 

    HINT:

    After replacing the ABS and TRACTION actuator assembly, make sure to perform yaw rate and acceleration sensor zero point calibration.

    Fig 2: Normal System Code Blinking Pattern
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