Greetings! I just bought a car stereo that plays MP3s, so I need to yank the standard car stereo out of my 2005 Matrix and insert the new one. I can't figure...
If you're a do it yourself type of person. I suggest getting a Chilton or Hayes manual for your car. I found those to be the best since it gives you almost...
the shop manual link is available from our archives; i downloaded it sometime ago. There is a slight minor difference between the 2003 and other models, so...
... There isn't one for the Matrix, yet, that I'm aware of. ... Before you start, you will need an installation plate for the Matrix, a Metra conversion wiring...
I was wondering how this works. If my car was listed with the 1zz-fe engine and there's a service bulletin. Do I bring the print out to the dealer so they can...
I bought a Toyota Matrix XR in June. You know how it has that "inset" window in the rear hatch window that you can pop out if you need to let something really...
... Probably one or more of the little black "buttons" that secure the latches to the glass have come loose. Take it to the dealer (probably the body shop),...
Thx for the advice, AC. I will take it in next week. It is annoying: having it rattle every time I go over a bump. You don't expect that from a new car. ...
Mine is a 2003 so I cant help much with the specifics. I will tell you that mine was a straighforward change out. I put in a Kenwood x590 that plays files...
I don't remember which bulletin you're referring to but I can tell you how it worked for me. Someone posted a bulletin about a difficulty with starting on my...
A TSB, technical service bulletin, often refers to a limited warranty defect; bad enough to send out a call to the dealerships that it affects many cars, but...
I just recently discovered Toyota Matrix forums and found a TSB for "Wind Noise from Door Glass Window Run" unfortunately my car is no longer under warranty,...
Greetings everyone. I've got a question about floor mats...specifically the drivers floor mat. The front mats of my 2005 Matrix have the grometts (little...
The 03 matrix has little anchors on the driver side, for the holes for factory mats. I forget if there are similar holes in the passenger side. You can buy a...
I have 2 2005 base model Matrix that we got from 2 different dealers and both have the little "J" hooks in the floor. The Js are attached to 1" flat plastic...
... My '04 doesn't have the hooks, and I refused to pay dealer price for Toyota mats. I bought heavy rubber SUV mats from Big Lots, and trimmed them for an...
I went back and took a look at the original papers and it looks like the Floor Mats were an option along with the Cargo Mat and Rear Bumper Protector. I would...
To the Original Poster. if you have the mats with holes you can always fasten them with a homemade chain of zip ties (you can get a bag from Home Depot/Lowes...
ouch, a lot of factory new car accessories are rip offs, Toyota included. When I bought my trix new, the mats alone where $100. A replacement set from Pep...
My wife has lost a couple of hub caps and I always seem to have luck picking them up on ebay. If you're patient you can get them for less than $20 and in good...
My Matrix for some odd reason did not come with floor mats, believe it or not. I went out to Kragan and bought the heaviest, thickest rubber mats I could ...
so i dont know if you guys remember me but i was a_schra_thing if you ever seen my car you know i loved yotas. now i am a sales man at the local toyota lot. i...