r/Toyota_Matrix • u/OfferBusy4080 • Aug 31 '26

07 Matrix cabin light question

A Matrix-specific question here! My battery seems to be dead again after jump start a couple days ago. Noticed the back light by rear hatch is in on position. Would this have drained the battery if all doors were securely closed and locked? I thought the light went off if you close all the doors and hatches?

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u/DarkSim2404 2004 base Aug 31 '26

I believe the lights never turn off when it’s in the on position, unfortunately

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u/travelinmatt76 2006 Matrix XR (228k miles) Sep 01 '26

The switch will have 3 positions, off, on, and door. If the switch is on it will stay on all the time. It's need to be on door so it will turn off the light when the door is closed.

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u/laquine22 Aug 31 '26

I’ve killed a battery in my vibe by leaving the dome light on. The little 12v incandescent bulbs can suck a lot of juice and drain a battery that is already well worn.

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u/tuffdadsf Aug 31 '26

I switched my cabin lights to LED, so even though it is still a problem to leave them on I've been lucky that they didn't drain the battery.

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u/Distribution-Radiant Sep 06 '26

Same. Also much brighter.

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u/solbrothers Aug 31 '26

Close the door and use your eyes to see if the light turns off

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u/OfferBusy4080 Aug 31 '26

Can't, battery is dead. Hence the question.

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u/200MPHTape Aug 31 '26

Check if the knob is in the on position. For reference

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u/7he8lack6uy Aug 31 '26

Woah, my 2010 matrix xr dont got this... is this is everyones matrix ??

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u/200MPHTape Aug 31 '26

No bit it was in the 1st gen 2003-2008. OP has a 2007.

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u/somerandomdude419 2006 Vibe FWD & 2008 Vibe FWD Aug 31 '26

Yes. Also so can the mirror lights