2009 Toyota Matrix Base, StandardFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Inspection Procedure

NOTE: When replacing the brake actuator assembly, perform zero point calibration (See CALIBRATION  ).
  1. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (SKID CONTROL ECU - TS of DLC3) 
    1. Disconnect the skid control ECU connector.
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance 

      RESISTANCE SPECIFIED CONDITIONS

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A38-33 (TS) - E15-12 (TS) Always Below 1 Ω

      NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

      Fig 1: Identifying Terminal TS Of Skid Control ECU And DLC3 Connector
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      OK: Go to next step 

  2. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (CG of DLC3 - BODY GROUND) 
    1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance 

      RESISTANCE SPECIFIED CONDITIONS

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      E15-4 (CG) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω

      NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

      Fig 2: Identifying Terminal CG Of DLC3
      G06034941Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      OK: Go to next step 

  3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (TS of DLC3 - BODY GROUND) 
    1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance 

      RESISTANCE SPECIFIED CONDITIONS

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      E15-12 (TS) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

      HINT:

      If troubleshooting has been carried out according to the Problem Symptoms Table, refer back to the table and proceed to the next step before replacing the part (See PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE  ).

      NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

      Fig 3: Identifying Terminal TS Of DLC3
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      OK: REPLACE BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL  )

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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.