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#15 of 47 Re: Matrix Electrical/Lighting Problems & Solutions [pf_flyer] by aws1 Jul 13, 2007 (9:22 am)
Replying to: pf_flyer (Jul 12, 2006 3:05 pm) i have a 07 matrix and the other day i plugged my cell phone charger into the outlet and i guess it was too much and it fried the electrical system like blew the fuse is my guess.....any ideas on a quick fix so i can have the radio and clock back on in the car? Replies to this message: kiawah (Jul 13, 2007 1:25 pm) trundleyme (Dec 30, 2007 6:44 am)
#16 of 47 Re: Matrix Electrical/Lighting Problems & Solutions [aws1] by kiawah Jul 13, 2007 (1:25 pm)
Replying to: aws1 (Jul 13, 2007 9:22 am) Replace the fuse   You should take care when plugging in your phone charger outlet. Note on the male plug, where the side metal contacts are. Look in the female plug, and see where the metal sides are continuous. You want to put the plug straight in so that the metal contacts on the male plug, make clear straight contact down the side. Push it straight in, and don't twist it while putting it in. What generally happens is the male plug shorts out the contacts if it is loose enough, and twisted around.
#17 of 47 Won't start by neild1 Dec 02, 2007 (6:59 am)
I have a 03 Matrix XRS, recently started acting like battery going bad, checked and replaced battery now 2 weeks later sounding like weak battery, now won't turn over r even click when try to start, battery good, alternater good, starter good, clutch engage switch good. can puch start and everything is fine, lights, running lights, radio, windows, until turn switch off. Having to park on inclines to get running Replies to this message: kiawah (Dec 02, 2007 12:25 pm) mattd182 (Jan 05, 2008 10:55 pm)
#18 of 47 Re: Won't start [neild1] by kiawah Dec 02, 2007 (12:25 pm)
Replying to: neild1 (Dec 02, 2007 6:59 am) Sounds like either your alternator is defective, or something is on draining down the battery.   You say the alternator is good, how do you know that? You need to have it checked under load, and any of the autoparts chains can do that for you for you, usually free. This is actually a combination battery and alternator test.   If they check out, then you will need to measure the amperage draw on your battery when everything is off. If you find amperage draining, then you'll most likely need to get an electrical schematic to figure out how to start methodically unplugging fuses to find the culprit circuit.
#19 of 47 Radio & Cig lighter not working by trundleyme Dec 30, 2007 (6:42 am)
We plugged in a Sirrus radio to cigarette lighter and now cig lighter and radio do not work in our 2004 Matrix. The manual shows 2 sets of fuses but we can only find the one in the engine. The book says #28 fuse could be the one but can't find it. It is not under the lower left side of the instrument panel like someone from the dealer thought it would be. Any one else had this problem?
#20 of 47 Re: Matrix Electrical/Lighting Problems & Solutions [aws1] by trundleyme Dec 30, 2007 (6:44 am)
Replying to: aws1 (Jul 13, 2007 9:22 am) Did you get a solution? I have a 04 Matrix and lost radio, clock and cigerette lighter.
#21 of 47 Re: Won't start [neild1] by mattd182 Jan 05, 2008 (10:55 pm)
Replying to: neild1 (Dec 02, 2007 6:59 am) I have an 03 matrix xrs and I have been having the same problem. Toyota has replaced my battery and It's still going dead. Have you found the problem?
#24 of 47 Air-Bag Warning Light by harky Sep 08, 2007 (6:46 pm)
Hi all   I have a 2005 Matrix XR 4WD (39K miles on it), and few weeks ago, the air-bag warning light came on. I parked the car on the side street and turned off the engine. I waited few minutes, then when I re-start the engine, the light disapperaed. But, today, while I was driving, the air-bag light came on again and it won't go away. Is this something that I should be really worry about? If anyone experienced a similar situation, would you please share your thoughts? Thank You Replies to this message: nippononly (Apr 16, 2008 7:36 pm)

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