# \#xb **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/xb/1389.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [2006 Scion xB - lock buttons are sticking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-scion-xb-lock-buttons-are-sticking/154769)
**Author:** [@LauraKirwin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LauraKirwin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2023, 12:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-scion-xb-lock-buttons-are-sticking/154769 "2023-03-31T00:22:05Z")
I own a 3006 Scion XB with 225,000 miles. I love my car but recently my lock buttons have been sticking. Does anyone know an easy fix so I don’t get locked in my car again? :b --- ## [2009 Scion xB Really Weird Power Door Lock Gremlins](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-scion-xb-really-weird-power-door-lock-gremlins/141685)
**Author:** [@Madgreekjr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Madgreekjr)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2023, 12:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-scion-xb-really-weird-power-door-lock-gremlins/141685 "2023-03-31T00:19:48Z")
My otherwise great 2009 Toaster (145k) has had an issue with the power door locks for the past year or so. They seem to work completely at random and no two days are the same. Some days, all of the locks will work. S… --- ## [2004 Scion xB door locks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-scion-xb-door-locks/122062)
**Author:** [@frank41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/frank41)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2023, 12:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-scion-xb-door-locks/122062 "2023-03-31T00:12:05Z")
having a problem with passenger door locks front and back door.all the rest work.the passenger front door works with the key but not the door switch.can any body tell me what it could be.i bought a passenger and driver d… --- ## [How to properly hardwire interior devices?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-properly-hardwire-interior-devices/169028)
**Author:** [@fahad.jameel02\_170166](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fahad.jameel02_170166)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2020, 6:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-properly-hardwire-interior-devices/169028 "2020-08-22T18:36:04Z")
I wanted to know what is the proper way to hardwire interior devices? More specifically I want to hard wire some interior LED lights and a dashcam. I’ve watched a few videos online but they never explained which way it s… --- ## [2006 Scion xB rear brakes and serpentine belt replacement - estimate too high?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-scion-xb-rear-brakes-and-serpentine-belt-replacement-estimate-too-high/168067)
**Author:** [@culturelimbo\_169559](https://community.cartalk.com/u/culturelimbo_169559)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2020, 1:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-scion-xb-rear-brakes-and-serpentine-belt-replacement-estimate-too-high/168067 "2020-08-01T01:58:30Z")
Any thoughts on this quote? It seems a bit high, but this is my first car after 20 (!) years and I keep finding conflicting information. After inspection, the mechanic suggested my rear brakes are at 2mm and would need r… --- ## [Scion Xb - High Mileage - Seeking opinions/experience](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scion-xb-high-mileage-seeking-opinions-experience/120345)
**Author:** [@Stegy\_Frany](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stegy_Frany)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2018, 10:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scion-xb-high-mileage-seeking-opinions-experience/120345 "2018-10-13T10:00:05Z")
So, I’ll keep this short. Looking for forum members that have either owned an Xb with high mileage, or have worked on one. I’m looking to buy a 2008 Scion Xb. I think that was the year of the redesign. I’m looking at … --- ## [2007 Scion xB shudders at idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-scion-xb-shudders-at-idle/121980)
**Author:** [@Zoe30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zoe30)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2018, 5:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-scion-xb-shudders-at-idle/121980 "2018-07-31T05:13:00Z")
To begin with my car used to be a moving company’s card so it sat in a junkyard who knows how many years. The car is a great car! Good gas mileage, very roomy. Our first trip to get it fixed started with the tires, then… --- ## [Wire harness or air flow issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wire-harness-or-air-flow-issue/73236)
**Author:** [@TubaTwo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TubaTwo)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2018, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wire-harness-or-air-flow-issue/73236 "2018-02-27T21:11:50Z")
I have a 2008 Scion xB. It’s been a great car, but I’m starting to have some trouble with it. While my wife was driving it, she experienced an uneven idle (felt like it was about to die, revved up, then repeated that c… --- ## [04 xb spark plugs and major oil burning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-xb-spark-plugs-and-major-oil-burning/108563)
**Author:** [@dunderz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dunderz)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2017, 11:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-xb-spark-plugs-and-major-oil-burning/108563 "2017-10-13T23:01:20Z")
Hi, I have an 04 xb with about 157k miles. At around 146k my car started to lose power and feel like it was going to die. Got a misfire code on cylinder #1 after having the engine light come on. Replaced all the plugs a… --- ## [Whining sound on my xB 2012 109k miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whining-sound-on-my-xb-2012-109k-miles/100404)
**Author:** [@ttran991](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ttran991)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2017, 4:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whining-sound-on-my-xb-2012-109k-miles/100404 "2017-02-27T16:43:32Z")
Hello everyone, I am new to the forum and new to scion cars too. I bought my scion 2012 xB on November last year from Toyota dealer and it has 109k miles on it. So far everything is good but there are two things that mak… --- ## [\[CO\] Co-worker hit me in the parking lot at work, what should I expect?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/co-co-worker-hit-me-in-the-parking-lot-at-work-what-should-i-expect/94301)
**Author:** [@NoLimit3492](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NoLimit3492)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2016, 6:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/co-co-worker-hit-me-in-the-parking-lot-at-work-what-should-i-expect/94301 "2016-08-10T18:45:00Z")
Neither of us have ever been in an accident before so we were not sure how the process works. He gave me his insurance card and I called his insurance to start a claim. They took all of the information and assigned me a … --- ## [Scion xB Clacking Noise and rough idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scion-xb-clacking-noise-and-rough-idle/84541)
**Author:** [@Kruhn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kruhn)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2014, 8:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scion-xb-clacking-noise-and-rough-idle/84541 "2014-04-09T20:33:30Z")
Hey there, oh wise and knowledgeable Car Talk Community. I have a couple of questions about my trusty 2005 Scion xB. First, a little bit about my car and how I use it. I have a 2005 Scion xB which I bought used about 2 y… --- ## [2006 Scion XB - headlight issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-scion-xb-headlight-issue/84369)
**Author:** [@Hopheadbynum](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hopheadbynum)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2014, 1:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-scion-xb-headlight-issue/84369 "2014-04-03T01:38:26Z")
I recently replace the headlight sockets on my Scion due to the factory ones were melting and causing connection problems. I replaced them with Dorman high temp ones. http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/dorman-conduct-ti… --- ## [Computer "not ready" to test emissions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/computer-not-ready-to-test-emissions/81073)
**Author:** [@Adrienne\_Woodduck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Adrienne_Woodduck)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2013, 8:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/computer-not-ready-to-test-emissions/81073 "2013-08-30T20:39:41Z")
I've had my used '05 ScionxB for 5 or 6 yrs. This year, for the first time, it couldn't get an inspection sticker because the DMV machine said 'your car's computer is not ready to test emissions'. The mechanic suggested … --- ## [Scion xB air conditioning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scion-xb-air-conditioning/80997)
**Author:** [@inkslinger524](https://community.cartalk.com/u/inkslinger524)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2013, 2:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scion-xb-air-conditioning/80997 "2013-08-27T02:14:24Z")
The entire air-conditioning system in my 2005 Scion xB, which has only 56,000 miles on it, needs to be replaced. Compressor is bad, evaporator has a leak, hoses are leaking, and all of this requires a full dashboard pull… --- ## [xB "In Car Pool" I didn't pay for!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/xb-in-car-pool-i-didnt-pay-for/80938)
**Author:** [@jollygreen159](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jollygreen159)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2013, 9:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/xb-in-car-pool-i-didnt-pay-for/80938 "2013-08-18T21:53:34Z")
I have a 2005 Scion xB. I have been getting a wet floorboard. I didn't notice it (because of my rubber mats) for about a week, when I got mold and smell. The passengers side floorboard in both front and back is wet. … --- ## [2006 Scion XB Troubles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-scion-xb-troubles/80322)
**Author:** [@niceLeighdone](https://community.cartalk.com/u/niceLeighdone)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2013, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-scion-xb-troubles/80322 "2013-08-12T18:24:25Z")
I've had my Scion xb since 22,000 miles. It's now 127,000 miles and I am having the first big issue.....or maybe. My husband thinks that it's something simple and an easy fix like a relay. We drove it on the highway in t… --- ## [2 questions about my '05 xB](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2-questions-about-my-05-xb/80814)
**Author:** [@FilmProf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FilmProf)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2013, 3:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2-questions-about-my-05-xb/80814 "2013-08-12T15:54:29Z")
Hi there, I have 2 questions for you great folks about my 2005 xB, 137k miles. Please keep in mind that I know very little about cars - I can change a tire (yes, I'm a humanities professor). 1) It's been setting a co… --- ## [2006 scion xb](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-scion-xb/80717)
**Author:** [@londoneer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/londoneer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2013, 8:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-scion-xb/80717 "2013-08-05T08:27:27Z")
we recently purchased this vehicle 2nd hand. bought from a dealer. the car was running great no issues, however 90 percent of the time when i got out of the car i would get a slight shock. also my 3rd brake lights are ou… --- ## [Maintenance on my xB](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maintenance-on-my-xb/77030)
**Author:** [@FilmProf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FilmProf)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2013, 8:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maintenance-on-my-xb/77030 "2013-01-30T20:23:46Z")
Hello there folks! I have a 2005 Scion xB with about 122,000 miles on it. I'd like to keep it until the doors fall off. I've done all of the regular required oil changes (every 3000 miles when I lived in Michigan and n… --- ## [Is there such thing as a rear alignment in a 2009 Scion XB](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-such-thing-as-a-rear-alignment-in-a-2009-scion-xb/74204)
**Author:** [@a2kammyo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/a2kammyo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2012, 4:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-such-thing-as-a-rear-alignment-in-a-2009-scion-xb/74204 "2012-08-21T04:48:05Z")
2009 Scion XB 90,000 miles. I was getting a lot of road noise, so I took it in. I was told that I had uneven wear on my rear tire, I had the tire replaced. They further said to prevent it from happening again I should h… --- ## [The only scion in Norway?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-only-scion-in-norway/73624)
**Author:** [@seamuffin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/seamuffin)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2012, 9:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-only-scion-in-norway/73624 "2012-07-20T21:01:48Z")
Hi folks - We're thinking of moving away - way away - Norway away - and would like to bring our Scion xB with us. It's a 2005, and it meets their road requirements without modification - but that model was never sold t… --- ## [Toyota scion head gasket cracked, advice?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-scion-head-gasket-cracked-advice/71666)
**Author:** [@paintinghabit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/paintinghabit)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2012, 7:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-scion-head-gasket-cracked-advice/71666 "2012-03-31T07:50:48Z")
Hi, left on a trip. Returned. Someone else had been driving the car. At the airport, engine light was on. Tried to drive it home. Car died. Totally. Now won't turn over. Mobile mechanic said this. 12 hours of work to ge… --- ## [Something seized?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/something-seized/70524)
**Author:** [@majikbox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/majikbox)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2012, 4:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/something-seized/70524 "2012-02-11T04:36:26Z")
SCIONxB had problems over the summer of 2010 until aug when it really suddenly got hot-n-died;had it towed to the house instead of shop and now wonder why it turns the belts,has no water in the oil though its not holding… --- ## [Oops wrong year](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oops-wrong-year/70525)
**Author:** [@majikbox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/majikbox)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2012, 7:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oops-wrong-year/70525 "2012-01-19T07:52:07Z")
SCIONxB had problems over the summer of 2011 until aug when it really suddenly got hot-n-died;had it towed to the house instead of shop and now wonder why it turns the belt(s),has no water in the oil though its not holdi… --- ## [Unreliable fuel gauge after fuel leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unreliable-fuel-gauge-after-fuel-leak/70446)
**Author:** [@Mimi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mimi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2012, 8:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unreliable-fuel-gauge-after-fuel-leak/70446 "2012-01-14T08:41:14Z")
A few months ago I my car started leaking gas. To fix the leaking hose, the mechanic dropped the gas tank down. (They said it looked like I had hit something that jarred the hose.) Since then, the fuel gauge has not w… --- ## [2008 XB Scion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-xb-scion/69451)
**Author:** [@Kate7](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kate7)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2011, 2:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-xb-scion/69451 "2011-11-13T14:43:43Z")
Warning light is a steering wheel with an exclamation point - both red, the car will not start. Got new tires 48 hours before this warning light came on. I am trying to see if it is a quick fix that I can do myself, or k… --- ## [Help! Scion XB in the slush](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-scion-xb-in-the-slush/69391)
**Author:** [@joyo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joyo)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2011, 2:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-scion-xb-in-the-slush/69391 "2011-11-12T02:03:51Z")
Hey there folks! Gotta quick question for you. My husband and I live in a place that NEVER gets snow (Los Angeles!); however, we have a weekend home in a place that often gets snow in the winter (Twin Peaks, CA about 1.… --- ## [Squealing Engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squealing-engine/69309)
**Author:** [@RRocker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RRocker)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2011, 1:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squealing-engine/69309 "2011-11-08T01:36:19Z")
During the summer, my engine started this horrible screaching sound when I flipped on the AC. The sound would intensify as I accelerated up to driving speed then stop. The sound would return when I stop at a light. Ea… --- ## [Oil on the drive belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-on-the-drive-belt/69139)
**Author:** [@ODdSL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ODdSL)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2011, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-on-the-drive-belt/69139 "2011-11-02T19:58:26Z")
I went in to get the car looked over for a check engine light. It turns out an easy fix but... I was dumb enough to leave the oil cap off last time I changed the oil. The mechanic said i need to change the drive belts be… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/xb/1389.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=xb)