The dealer in Ft Myers had a set in the parts department. At least they did when i was thinking about buying them a year ago. I think they were $229 but maybe...
Clicking gas cap? My Matrix gas cap is not like any car I have owned in recent years. When I tighten it, . . . it turns just a short distance and then stops. ...
When reading the user manual. it does say to make sure there's 2 clicks when tighting the gas cap. I have a 2006 Matrix XR miatapete <miatapete@...>...
its supposed to turn until the torque exceeds the o ring seal pressure, then the clicking prevents overtightening. this function is built into the gas cap....
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED Caveats: NONE Has anyone ever removed the antenna from the rear? Not the stub, but the base. I have been trying to find the...
Yes, I have. It's been awhile, but if I remember correctly it was held down by a nut. You'll have to remove the headliner from the inside to get to it - it's...
We like to have a cloth steering wheel cover to isolate our hands from - the cold in winter and hot in summer - steering wheel. I purchased one at AutoZone -...
Hi all, I am new to this group. I have a 03 Vibe with 153000 miles and yesterday for the first time the car started hard (about thirty to fourty seconds of...
Here are two things that I would check. 1. battery - make sure there's enough juice, if not replace the battery. 2. change out the spark plugs, since 100k is...
I replaced the battery last fall. It was starting to crank slow and I did not want to get stuck during the winter. It cranked fast enough it just would not...
... Valves out of adjustment can be a good indicator with hard starting. Especially if the engine starts differently when cold vs. hot. Our Matrix is up over...
About a year ago (message 10842) I'd mentioned that I have an error code P0402 on our 2003 Matrix Basic, and had been pointed to some info online about that...
I'll be surprised if the Cat is indeed bad after 100k. The Cat on older cars used to last more than that. I guess newer cars have more computer controls and...
Oxgen Sensors in the past for me at least lasted about 80K. The sensors are used to manage air/fuel mixture. Once they go, your engine's black box will run a...
See wikipedia for more info on Oxygen Sensors - search for Oxygen Sensor. Thanks for the reminder too! Regards, Jose (Sent via Sprint Treo755p, so please do...
I would change out both O2 sensors first before investing in a new catalytic converter. The first time you got the fault was probably due to the lead O2 sensor...
Thanks I will give valve adjustment a try as they are overdue ... battery. ... time for a ... starting. ... adjustment is ... little more ... engine ... ...
I had the same thing happen around 115000 miles. Had replaced both O2 sensors at $130 a piece and code was still there. Making a long story short it ended up...
Hello, did you actually take a volt meter to it and and measure the voltages? Or did a shop do it with a measurement device that is made specifically for O2...
Adam, Regarding the cat-back system, it's illegal in California. Long ago, I modified my Civic with just a cat-back but was pulled over by the police for...
I eventually took a voltmeter to the heater wires at the connector and found no voltage. Originally I had one of those OBD2 adaptors connected to my laptop...
Roger, Thanks. That's very helpful. It brings to memory OBDII reader's. The original poster, if he is not aware of it - can go to a place like Autozone and get...
I want to hook my ipod up to my stock stero in the car using an adaptor that hooks up to the back of the stero. Is this something i can do myself or should i...
the units that I see that can do this in most newer trixes [ definitely not the 03', I hear the adapter will work on Toyota radios only, not trixes with ...
In regards to the 4 bolts that hold the headunit (aka radio) down, places like Home Depot, Lowes, Autozone, and such sell a tiny wonderful little tool. It's...
Coreection - telescoping antenna. Regards, Jose (Sent via Sprint Treo755p, so please do not reply with attachments larger than 250k) ...... Original Message...
Which stereo, and what year Matrix? Single-disk CD or 6-disk CD changer? ... From: mike <mdtino@...> To: Toyota_Matrix@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday,...
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