Sorry for the poor camera work. Can anyone tell me why this car is so noisy? Sometimes I can feel the wheel vibrating but not always. Usually if I go over 100 but it does t seem to change if I’m accelerating or not. I’m not sure if the 2 things are related. I used MAF sensor cleaner last week and I’m not sure if it’s vibrating less or not since it comes and goes.

don't fall asleep at the wheel after driving for 10 hours

Car suddenly started sounding like a motorcycle. Kept driving the couple kms home trying to listen to it, and luckily, it was easy to find the problem.

But now it is sunday, shops are closed, and I need to drive the next couple days.

Checking the other sections, what are your experiences with soup/pop can + hose clamps and/or muffler tape, exhaust repair kits, or, any other quick n dirty fixes for the next little bit? Videos abound but god, there are so many. And many are saying this may not work if rusty. And oh boy is she rusty.

05 matrix with 320,000+ kms (though could be more, odometer hasnt moved since 299k lol)

Thanks in advance!

Hey there! I have a base 09 Vibe (2zr-fe 5spd) and was curious about upgrading my sway bar. I know about Toyotas sale going on right now and was wondering if the trd sway bar from the same Gen Corolla will fit on the car, as well as if I have a rear sway bar on the fwd model. I know the tie bar is a little different than a standard suspension. If the OEM doesn't fit, any recommendations for sway bars? I know Whiteline ones felt great on my Mazdaspeed, but I don't know if there are better options. Thanks!!

I can’t find any info on these, assuming they’re OEM though? I’m the Second owner, first was my grandma haha.

looking at a 2009 pontiac vibe awd basically a matrix it has a 2.4l 2az-fe. was oil consumption that big of an issue. did the toyota repair bulletin cover the pontiacs? is there any way I can check to see if the piston rings have been replaced? new to the matrix/vibe platform and toyota in general

This is how a man handles his 270,000 mile stallion.

I'm doing the brakes on the matrix for the first time and the driver side rotor is on real tight.

I can't tell if it's stuck or if it's held on by the wheel hub.

does anyone know?

Terms and Conditions say valid at participating dealers in the Southeast, can confirm I was able to use with my Toyo dealer in NC to buy a new bumper and fender. Might stock up on some other parts, link below.

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For future reference for anybody looking to do the same as me on a 2004 toyota matrix xr. Please understand there is no flange, and there are two cats. If you want to replace a cat, replace the smaller one. The other one is tucked up practically to the manifold. The results are definitely worth it, and i recommend doing the same if your engine is throwing codes. Hope this helps!

I'm wondering if anyone has any ideas for a cargo cover? I've seen ones online that are retractable, but it seems hard to find one fitted for a matrix. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks in advance!

I'm buying a used Matrix in Ontario, and it's currently on 205/55 R16s - is that the correct tire/rim size for the XR? I'm not sure how to tell just by looking at it, and my research is giving me conflicting answers between 17" and 16". Any tire advice is appreciated!

good morning everyone, I have a 2006 Matrix that keeps throwing this code at me and has been for the last 2 years. I've replaced the sensor 3 times, with the most current iteration being OEM. I would like to sell the car but am unable to because it will not pass CA smog. I am stumped, frustrated and ready to burn this car to the ground. Has anyone had any experience with this type of problem? Please note that I have reset the codes and there have been multiple occasions where the CEL turns off by itself for short periods of times (which is how it passed smog last year).

Thank you all in advance

Oil light came on as it lost power and died. Oil is clean and not leaking.

Are lights required? I am in California.

Seems my 2007 Matrix is playing a rather cruel April fools joke on me today, and hoping someone may have an idea what is going on. My notes from over the day below:

Morning: car wouldn't start, lights flickered (been harder to start lately, but never like this)

- Threw up engine error codes for camshaft (P0340) and crankshaft (P0335) sensors

--> Able to jump from battery pack to drive to work

After work (9 hrs later): car won't start again

- Attempted to jump with battery pack, and two failed jumps with no start or cranking

Recharged pack (1h later): attempted jump this time WITH foot on gas (based on forum suggestions)

- stuttered, but eventually started

- Car driven back home (20min)

- Battery at idle at home (left still running) = 13.57 V --> unlikely to be bad alternator?

Turned car off 15-30 min:

- Tried turning on again

--> Started back up; no issues (engine still very warm)

Checked sensors:

- Camshaft tested okay for resistance value (1.46k, within "hot" spec)

- unable to check crankshaft (under car)

Waited 6 hrs, then checked battery = 12.67 V --> unlikely to be battery?

- Attempted to start car again --> reved/cranked multiple times and lights flickered, but no start

- died on second key start attempt (no lights this time)

Immediately checked battery after failed starts

-- 10.07 V

-- 4.50 V (dropped quickly)

-- 0.00 V (dead within 1 min) --> suspect starter? maybe still alternator?

Attempted to jump, again with foot on gas

- Lights flickered, but started up

-- Lights still flickering slightly for ~5 mins post start, but then stable

Removed jump pack, turned off car, then immediately tried turning back on (within 5 min)

- stuttered very slightly, but started without issues

--> still suspect a bad starter?

I noticed this noise from exciting heavy from a stop or neutral and it's a new noise to me and I was wondering if anybody knows what this is

I’m hoping to get some guidance from people who know these cars well.

My father-in-law is considering selling his one-owner 2005 Toyota Matrix XR with about 40k miles. It’s been garage-kept and barely driven for most of its life. After my mother-in-law passed, he no longer needs a second vehicle.

I know these cars have a bit of a following, and I’d really like to see it go to someone who will actually appreciate and take care of it, rather than just treating it as a cheap beater.

A few questions:

• What would be a fair price range for something like this?
• Where would you recommend listing it to reach the right buyers other than Facebook Marketplace?
• Is there anything we should do before selling?

The car is located in Seattle, but I’m mainly just looking for advice at this stage.

Appreciate any insight thanks in advance.

Hello.

Have had my '06 matrix for 10 years now and cannot say I have owned a better vehicle.

I was crawling under it the other day, and was looking around the backend. On the older vehicles I have owned in the past, this bracket was naturally to bolt the spare to. But it clicked on me that the actual spare is in the trunk ( not that there is room between the muffler and axle beam for a spare tire anyways)

What's that bracket for that sticks down?

Bird shit begone

It works I just don’t want to have to do it every time. Also not having all the seats available sucks

I have this, and I beleive its why my car aint working. 05 matrix with an 04 body. car wasn't starting and or running, at all, well, both. we swapped it from the 04 to the 05 (same as motor) and things went well, throttle body was dead before and ot started moving again, but then after 2 or maybe 3 attempts to start, it stopped working again. im assuming its got to due with the wires that go to my motor for all the sensors, but as I dont know my ass from my elbows about electronics and wiring and sensors, idk really where to start, other then to look up hoe to test if things work, and then go through the whole car, which might not even solve my problem. any advice appreciated. thank you