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Matrix Electrical/Lighting Problems & Solutions

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Air-Bag Warning Light by harky
Sep 08, 2007 (6:46 pm)
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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
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Re: Air-Bag Warning Light [harky] by nippononly
Apr 16, 2008 (7:36 pm)
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Replying to: harky (Sep 08, 2007 6:46 pm)

It means there is a problem, probably electronic, in the airbag system. It is likely that right now the airbags would not deploy even if you were in a bad accident. It would be a good idea to have your mechanic check it out.
 
You can check with the dealer to be sure, but I think the airbags are covered under a longer warranty than the bumper to bumper, so it is likely any needed repairs would be free.
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2009 Matrix, Doors won't stay locked when in park by etched
Apr 29, 2008 (7:38 am)
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Any clue to how to get doors to stay locked when shifting into park? I have a 2009 T Matrix X FWD w/auto, power doors, keyless entry. I read the manual as did my spouse, but it still won't switch to keeping the doors locked when in park. I shift into drive, they lock, into park they all unlock, very bad. I also can't believe (as stated on page 421) that I have to go back to the dealer to have this customization done.
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Re: 2009 Matrix, Doors won't stay locked when in park [etched] by zombietom3
Apr 29, 2008 (7:48 am)
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Replying to: etched (Apr 29, 2008 7:38 am)

It sounds like that was designed into it, with the expectation that when the car is in Park the passengers will want to exit the vehicle. Once you are outside you can use the remote to lock the doors again. If you want to lock the doors while still inside the car, remove the key after shifting into park and use the remote lock. Yes?
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Re: 2009 Matrix, Doors won't stay locked when in park [zombietom3] by etched
Apr 29, 2008 (8:51 am)
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Replying to: zombietom3 (Apr 29, 2008 7:48 am)

thanks for the reply, but I already thought of that. There's a thing going around where young men circle a lot to see if someone's about to park and they jump out and grab a back door handle to see if it's not locked when you are parking. They jump in behind the driver's seat and I won't go on from there. This is a dangerous set up. Even hitting the master door switch may not be fast enough.
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Re: 2009 Matrix, Doors won't stay locked when in park [etched] by zombietom3
Apr 29, 2008 (11:40 am)
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Replying to: etched (Apr 29, 2008 8:51 am)

That scenario crossed my mind but I hoped it was not what you were worried about. Now I totally agree with you that the feature must be defeated. I hope the dealer can do that for you. It's clearly a security issue.
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Re: 2009 Matrix, Doors won't stay locked when in park [etched] by irishtiger
Apr 29, 2008 (7:56 pm)
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Replying to: etched (Apr 29, 2008 8:51 am)

Personally, I find the unlocking of all doors absolutely brilliant. The efficiency and convenience was well thought out. The owners manual is very explicit about "customization" of the door locks in automatics as versed in the sub chapter "Customization" residing in the "Vehicle Specifications" chapter near the rear of the manual. Again, efficient and convenient. The default of opening the doors while putting the transmission into "PARK", can be customized to OFF. Setting and canceling these functions resides in the sub-chapter of "opening, closing and locking all the doors" in Chapter 1 of "before driving".
 
1. Close all doors with engine switched to "ON".
2. Shift lever to Park or Neutral, then hold the driver's door lock switch (on the arm of the driver door) in the door's lock position for 5 seconds.
3. When the setting or canceling operation is complete, all doors are locked and then unlocked.
 
Otherwise, your Toyota dealer can complete this function.
 
Ah, I would suggest that not parking in such a parking lot where "young men" circle the lot is the best prevention. The more direct route of assaulting the driver extricating themself from the vehicle, is more effective then vaulting over rear seats through unlocked back doors. Should they enter the back seat, pull out the keys and leave, thus immobiling the vehicle. Then press the panic button on the key remote to signal for assistance.Then run for safety. May the safest and secure driving follow you.
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Re: 2009 Matrix, Doors won't stay locked when in park [irishtiger] by etched
Apr 30, 2008 (7:35 pm)
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Replying to: irishtiger (Apr 29, 2008 7:56 pm)

Irishtiger,
 
I tried those steps already and still it doesn't change. So, I tried contacting Toyota's chat line, that was a bust. Called the dealer and he said they could do it in seconds, we shall see.

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