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2010 Toyota Matrix - Brake Shake Highway Speeds

I just replaced all four corners pads and rotors with the Power Stop Economy kit off Rock Auto and I'm having horrible shaking while braking at highway speeds. All slide pins have been re-greased and appear to have been in good order. On a hunch I…
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2014 Toyota Matrix: inadequate AC

I bought my car in November 2014 and from day-one the AC doesn't seem to work very well. In the winter when it's set to defrost the windshield, there is a lot of fog build up on the glass, and the air seems more moist than any air conditioned car…
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Clutch slipping yesterday but today it's fine

I have a 2009 toyota matrix with 150k on it. I bought it used but I believe the clutch is the original Yesterday it felt very soft. I could slip it in 5th with full throttle, and it wasn't grabbing when shifting. I figured it's time for a new clutch…
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Toyota Matrix 2012 Oil Filter Cap becomes extremely tight and hard to open

Toyota Matrix 2012 Oil Filter Cap becomes extremely tight and hard to open I was working on my Friend’s Toyota Matrix 2012 Oil Change and I encountered a situation with its Special Oil Filter Cap. The cap was excessively tight and it was so…
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Will 2009-2013 Toyota Matrix heated power mirror glass assembly fit a 2014 Matrix?

I have a replacement glass assembly for a 09-13 Matrix (Part 30226), but I have a 2014 Matrix. I didn't see that it was for 09-13 until it arrived and I don't want to open it in case I need to return it. From pictures, it looks like it should…
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toyota matrix horn not working

I have a 2004 Toyota Matrix. The horn stopped working recently. I have checked the fuses, and they are fine (there are two for the horn). When I press the horn, I hear a little clicking sound coming from the fuse box. Interestingly, when I…
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Identifying a crescent-shaped thin sheet of metal that has rusted off the wheel area

I have a 2005 Matrix in a place that is too salt-happy during the winter. The following rusted off and fell out from the inner side of the front wheel -- looks like a mud guard of some sort. Is it anything I should bother replacing before winter…
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AC/heater fan only blows at high speed

All of a sudden the AC/heater fan on my 2004 Toyota Matrix does not work properly. The fan has four positions. The first 3 no longer blow air at all, but the 4th position (the highest) works. A friend of mine said the blower motor resister is…
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Broken AC drain fitting

2008 Toyota Matrix with a broken fitting where the ac condensation drain hose attaches to the evaporator housing. Not being able to run the ac in Texas in the summer is suboptimal, but I'd rather not replace the entire evaporator housing just for…
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Is there a standard size for automotive rocker switches

In my 2009 Toyota matrix, there's a bunch of slots (currently have covers on them) to the left of the driver. They look like they're the same size/style as the rocker switches I can find online, such as…
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Toyota Matrix 2012 – Can I assume a running alternator must supply perfect electricity even if the battery is dead?

I have a 2012 Toyota Matrix. It is very similar to Corolla. The car struggles to start, and my first guess is to simply replace the battery. However, when the car starts (means car alternator supplies electricity) most of the electrical components…
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Toyota matrix heat/hvac heater blend door actuator

I have a toyota matrix 2005 xrs its blows full heat on the drivers side but cold on the passengers side sometimes just alittle heat will come on the passenger side thats when i drive for a bit also when i switch the dial to floor/defrost excetra…
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Normal load and long term fuel trim operating range for 2008 Toyota Matrix with 129,233 miles?

When accelerating up an on ramp, are 90%+ engine loads and 10.90 long term fuel trim values within normal operating range for 2008 Toyota Matrix with 129,233 miles? Edit: - added full spreadsheet
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Rear door on Matrix won't stay up

The rear door on my 2005 Toyota Matrix no longer stays up. It got gradually worse over time but now won't stay up at all. Is there anything I can do to fix it or will I need to take it in?
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Loud screech when starting my 2008 Matrix

Only when I start my 2008 Matrix 100.000 miles, I hear a loud screeching noise. I've checked the belts, they all look good. Any help would greatly be appreciated. Thanks Roger
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