# \#matrix **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/matrix/3597.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Tow Truck Damage - Help?!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tow-truck-damage-help/58665)
**Author:** [@sbax1208](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sbax1208)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2026, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tow-truck-damage-help/58665 "2026-07-09T16:37:49Z")
This weekend my car was towed by the city of New York for alledgely being parked to close to a fire hydrant. They towed my car using the front end to tow yard. I took my car to the dealership afterward and they are tel… --- ## [AC - after filling doesn't stay on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-after-filling-doesnt-stay-on/190560)
**Author:** [@BOuLDeR7](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BOuLDeR7)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2023, 1:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-after-filling-doesnt-stay-on/190560 "2023-05-14T13:45:00Z")
I have never filled my AC before. A friend offered to put some of his left over Freon (or whatever it is) into my car. My AC has always worked but wasn’t extremely cold. I had just used the air and it was working, the s… --- ## [Hard to Start 2004 Toyota Corolla Matrix](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-to-start-2004-toyota-corolla-matrix/186168)
**Author:** [@BOuLDeR7](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BOuLDeR7)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2022, 1:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-to-start-2004-toyota-corolla-matrix/186168 "2022-09-24T01:16:14Z")
The car doesn’t start very quick and it needs to be cranked a lot. Things I know, battery is good, alternator is good, starter is good. Putting in new spark plugs didn’t change anything. If I give it four quick pumps … --- ## [Trans prob](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trans-prob/182774)
**Author:** [@curtisjoshua300\_179800](https://community.cartalk.com/u/curtisjoshua300_179800)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2022, 10:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trans-prob/182774 "2022-03-02T22:34:15Z")
hello i have an 07 toyota matrix bad trans with a c59 in it can i put a c60 in without making any changes. and can 03 -08 toyota corolla trans fit in it.also where is the cheapest place to buy this product? --- ## [Toyota stalls when shifted out of reverse or drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-stalls-when-shifted-out-of-reverse-or-drive/181461)
**Author:** [@awb8989](https://community.cartalk.com/u/awb8989)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2021, 12:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-stalls-when-shifted-out-of-reverse-or-drive/181461 "2021-12-27T00:28:03Z")
Howdy, I have a 2004 Toyota Matrix. I have a couple of issues. First is coil for starter relay is receiving 6vdc, I’m curious if that could possibly be due to poor grounding on ecu, I’m not sure which ground wire it is. … --- ## [Transmission Fluid Leak - is my car scrap metal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid-leak-is-my-car-scrap-metal/180684)
**Author:** [@BOuLDeR7](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BOuLDeR7)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2021, 12:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid-leak-is-my-car-scrap-metal/180684 "2021-11-23T00:10:55Z")
I was driving my 2004 Toyota Matrix XR (same engine as 2004 Corolla) when the check engine light came on. I stopped and checked the error code with my code reader and it was code P0741. This code means " The Powertrain… --- ## [Steering Wheel Wobble - Rotor Tolerance Specs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-wobble-rotor-tolerance-specs/179829)
**Author:** [@BOuLDeR7](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BOuLDeR7)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2021, 7:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-wobble-rotor-tolerance-specs/179829 "2021-10-07T19:40:01Z")
I noticed my steering wheel was vibrating and wobbling up and down at faster speeds. It didn’t matter if I was braking or not. I could also feel a pulsation in my break. I noticed the steering wheel vibration driving … --- ## [2004 Toyota Matrix passenger side front rides lower](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-matrix-passenger-side-front-rides-lower/179353)
**Author:** [@ronanderson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ronanderson)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2021, 12:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-matrix-passenger-side-front-rides-lower/179353 "2021-09-15T00:50:49Z")
problem with front of car lower on passenger’s side of vehicle. Cannot determine what is causing problem. --- ## [Mold smell with windows down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mold-smell-with-windows-down/35299)
**Author:** [@taotea](https://community.cartalk.com/u/taotea)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2021, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mold-smell-with-windows-down/35299 "2021-07-16T16:37:51Z")
After a torrential rain my 2004 Matrix started reeking of mold when I drive with windows open - took to dealership - 2 dealerships said they had NEVER heard of such a problem. They took door panels apart and there was s… --- ## [Freek accident](https://community.cartalk.com/t/freek-accident/169213)
**Author:** [@Rebecca-48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rebecca-48)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2021, 6:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/freek-accident/169213 "2021-02-09T18:15:06Z")
Two weeks a go i had a freek accident. I was in the right hand lane preparing to parallel park with my wheel cranked. Just as i started to reverse (looking over right shoulder at parked cars) i felt a big bounce in the… --- ## [Toyota Matrix 2005 model - Battery Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-matrix-2005-model-battery-issue/168540)
**Author:** [@alay.jalpa.2012\_169863](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alay.jalpa.2012_169863)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 3:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-matrix-2005-model-battery-issue/168540 "2020-08-14T03:07:44Z")
Hello- I have Toyota Matrix 2005 model. My car always had the issue where you don’t drive it for 2-3 days and then the car does not start unless given a jumpstart. Situation has just intensified in covid. 2 days ago I go… --- ## [2009 Manual Toyota matrix low rpm acceleration problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-manual-toyota-matrix-low-rpm-acceleration-problem/163811)
**Author:** [@Cam\_P](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cam_P)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2020, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-manual-toyota-matrix-low-rpm-acceleration-problem/163811 "2020-05-04T22:28:45Z")
My toyota matrix is having a “problem” with low end acceleration under 3500rpms, If I am at a stop I have no problem taking off but if I want to step on the gas it will not pick up. But on the other hand if I am at 3500 … --- ## [Buying a 2003 Toyota Matrix for teenagers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-2003-toyota-matrix-for-teenagers/138539)
**Author:** [@AmandaSheffler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AmandaSheffler)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2019, 5:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-2003-toyota-matrix-for-teenagers/138539 "2019-04-18T17:14:41Z")
Should we buy one for our teenagers to learn how to drive stick? --- ## [Visibility fix for 2010 Toyota Matrix?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/visibility-fix-for-2010-toyota-matrix/134279)
**Author:** [@LouiseDelano](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LouiseDelano)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2019, 12:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/visibility-fix-for-2010-toyota-matrix/134279 "2019-02-12T12:03:58Z")
I purchased a used (former rental) car in 2012, hoping it would be my last car (drove my Corolla wagon for 30+ years). My vision is impeded by both the large side mirrors and also the thick supports on either side of t… --- ## [Would a broken timing belt damage a 2009 Toyota Matrix?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-a-broken-timing-belt-damage-a-2009-toyota-matrix/129482)
**Author:** [@DavidWeitzner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidWeitzner)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2018, 10:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-a-broken-timing-belt-damage-a-2009-toyota-matrix/129482 "2018-11-24T22:01:24Z")
I have a 2009 Toyota Matrix with the 2.4 L engine. Is the an engine that would be damaged due to broken timing belt? --- ## [Overfilled oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overfilled-oil/125104)
**Author:** [@b.baldasaro\_esq](https://community.cartalk.com/u/b.baldasaro_esq)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2018, 3:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overfilled-oil/125104 "2018-09-19T03:27:15Z")
I overfilled my toyota matrix with probably 3+ quarts of oil, drove it about 3/4 mile. It smoked badly. I remedied this and now the check engine light is on indicating a problem with the O2 sensors. I replaced the O2 sen… --- ## [2003 Toyota Matrix - Plugs at 69k?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-matrix-plugs-at-69k/119858)
**Author:** [@Orlando05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Orlando05)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2018, 12:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-matrix-plugs-at-69k/119858 "2018-06-27T00:42:17Z")
My wife’s 2003 Matrix, has 69000 miles on it, it runs beautifully, the spark plugs are good for 120,000 miles but the car is 15 yrs. old, should I spend $100 to have the plugs changed and maybe get a little better mpg or… --- ## [What parts to keep?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-parts-to-keep/119657)
**Author:** [@Waterbuff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Waterbuff)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2018, 5:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-parts-to-keep/119657 "2018-06-24T05:19:41Z")
So a friend’s daughter nearly done with college had a run of bad luck with her 2003 Matrix. It was rear ended (no fault by her) which collapsed part of the tailgate and part of the adjacent body. Then it overheated and… --- ## [2010 Toyota Matrix seat belt sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-matrix-seat-belt-sensor/118632)
**Author:** [@rob111](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rob111)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2018, 10:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-matrix-seat-belt-sensor/118632 "2018-06-06T10:57:09Z")
seat belt sensor stays on. If I undo the seat belt and reattach it several times the sensor will go out. --- ## [2004 Toyota Matrix lights come on, but won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-matrix-lights-come-on-but-wont-start/115143)
**Author:** [@JohnBohmfalk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnBohmfalk)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2018, 7:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-matrix-lights-come-on-but-wont-start/115143 "2018-04-12T19:15:13Z")
My wife’s Matrix has about 150,000 miles. Sporadically when she tries to start it (hot or cold), the lights, etc. come on, but the starter doesn’t turn over. Usually, she just pulls the key, puts it back in and it works.… --- ## [2009 Toyota Matrix fluid change intervals](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-matrix-fluid-change-intervals/115173)
**Author:** [@StuartRussell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StuartRussell)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2018, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-matrix-fluid-change-intervals/115173 "2018-04-07T20:28:37Z")
My wife’s 2009 Matrix S 2.4L has about 55,000 miles on it. The recommended oil change interval is 5000 mi or 6 months.We used to do it seasonally - spring/fall. Because we now use it rarely, and mostly for local trips (… --- ## ["Coolant Leak Detonation"/possible head gasket leak. Time to cut losses?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-leak-detonation-possible-head-gasket-leak-time-to-cut-losses/113254)
**Author:** [@hendenburg2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hendenburg2)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2018, 4:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-leak-detonation-possible-head-gasket-leak-time-to-cut-losses/113254 "2018-03-08T04:11:26Z")
So a while back I had posted about a check engine light that came on after I picked my car ('09, 76500 miles) up from a recall services (airbag, computer update). Car would shudder and the light would turn on, then woul… --- ## [Car shudders/check engine light comes on post computer update](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shudders-check-engine-light-comes-on-post-computer-update/111641)
**Author:** [@hendenburg2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hendenburg2)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2018, 3:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shudders-check-engine-light-comes-on-post-computer-update/111641 "2018-01-25T15:19:31Z")
So last week, I took my car ('09 Matrix, 75K miles, bought new) in to the dealer because there was a recall out on the computer - apparently it would still gun the engine if you were to push both the brake and gas pedals… --- ## [Drop in mph - 2005 Toyota Matrix](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drop-in-mph-2005-toyota-matrix/105246)
**Author:** [@Tiru\_Narayan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tiru_Narayan)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2017, 11:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drop-in-mph-2005-toyota-matrix/105246 "2017-06-24T23:11:53Z")
I meticulously keep track of mph. Since November 2016, the mph has dropped from around 30-33 to 25-27. I had changed oil and oil-filter on 01-Nov-2016, and the usual checks that auto-maintenance shops do. I am sure, at t… --- ## [Toyota Matrix - Dashboard Lights Flash and Car Dies (No Electrical)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-matrix-dashboard-lights-flash-and-car-dies-no-electrical/104609)
**Author:** [@Odysseus1001](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Odysseus1001)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2017, 1:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-matrix-dashboard-lights-flash-and-car-dies-no-electrical/104609 "2017-06-04T13:37:18Z")
Last night, I started up the Matrix as usual, and it ran a touch rough for about three seconds. Then the dashboard lights flashed, and after that, the whole car died. The car is now totally unresponsive (no electrical … --- ## [Catalytic converter dead again?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converter-dead-again/64173)
**Author:** [@federal102](https://community.cartalk.com/u/federal102)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2017, 11:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converter-dead-again/64173 "2017-03-23T23:42:06Z")
I have a 2003 Toyota Matrix with 145,000 miles. My check engine light just came on and when I pulled the code it was P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency below threshold - bank 1. I got this code at this time last yea… --- ## [PLEASE HELP: Cat 420 code AGAIN Toyota Matrix](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-cat-420-code-again-toyota-matrix/98684)
**Author:** [@raeannchristensen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/raeannchristensen)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2017, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-cat-420-code-again-toyota-matrix/98684 "2017-01-21T20:35:54Z")
I am beyond frustrated and hope someone can shed some light on this ongoing issue. I have a 2004, Toyota Matrix, 170k miles. In the last 4 years, I have replaced the Catalytic Converter 3 times. From my understanding the… --- ## [Runs lean after cleaning the injectors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/runs-lean-after-cleaning-the-injectors/98047)
**Author:** [@Louie-Spillikinaerospace](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Louie-Spillikinaerospace)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2017, 4:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/runs-lean-after-cleaning-the-injectors/98047 "2017-01-14T04:10:29Z")
Hello everyone. i have some stumbling/missing in the engine. it happens only while idling. As it warms up and the fast idle disengages, it will start stumbling when the rpm drops below 950 and becomes pronounced when it'… --- ## [No start or crank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-start-or-crank/95525)
**Author:** [@jean.garrido643](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jean.garrido643)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2016, 12:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-start-or-crank/95525 "2016-09-11T00:47:56Z")
The other day I was driving down the 710 I-CA at around 80mph but as soon as I got on the east ramp for the 105 fwy I lost total power as the engine had just cut off and my check engine, battery, and oil lights went on … --- ## [Switched to smaller rims](https://community.cartalk.com/t/switched-to-smaller-rims/93813)
**Author:** [@circuitsmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/circuitsmith)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2016, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/switched-to-smaller-rims/93813 "2016-07-17T20:49:26Z")
Put on my new 15" rims and Continental Pure contact 195/65/15: Replaced 205/55/16 steel rims. Haven’t driven much yet, but the steering feels lighter at low speeds and the new wheels weigh 31lb vs 39lb of the old s… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/matrix/3597.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=matrix)