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#40 of 69 Re: New battery but car still won't start [apartin] by kiawah Jan 17, 2008 (5:10 am)
Replying to: apartin (Jan 17, 2008 4:05 am) I'll assume you have the terminal connections on correctly (plus to plus, ground to ground).   I'd check any fusible links the car would have. I don't have schematics for the Matrix, but fusible links are like the main breaker for the house. They are a hunk of thick wire, sized to carry a lot of current, and will blow at ratings like 100 or 120ish amps. There usually always up in the engine compartment, within reasonalbe physical proximity to the battery. Could be near or in the first fuse box.
#41 of 69 Rod by moon7 Mar 14, 2008 (8:44 pm)
Does the 2009 Matrix have a timing chain or a timing belt? Does it have an interference or a non interference engine??   How do you think it compares to a Mazda 3 - 5 door?   Thanks, Rod.
#42 of 69 Matrix has a timing chain by nippononly Mar 25, 2008 (9:15 am)
Also...Mazda3 5-door has the edge on sportiness and fun as well as amenities-per-buck, maybe interior too if you don't mind the silly red LEDs spread across the dash.   Matrix has the edge on fuel economy with the 1.8, also on interior space, especially passenger space in the rear.
#44 of 69 Re: idle hunting when cold on Matrix/Vibe/Corolla [kinghu] by loudog2 Apr 16, 2008 (1:39 pm)
Did you need to reply to 20 threads about you buying a service manual??????
#46 of 69 Low Speed Surging and Idle Problem by wilson12 Apr 23, 2008 (9:25 am)
Help. My 2007 Matrix has an idle problem. It fluctuates from 700 to 1000 while idling. It also surges at low parking lot speeds. Unfortunatly it can't be reproduced on demand, and can be actually eliminated by riding the clutch, therefore I can't get the service dept. to admit a problem. Is there computer analysis that can be performed to evaluate this? Is there an idle sensor, can the ECU be the problem or even a small vacumn leak, and if so can this be diagnosed by computer analysis. It's my understanding that warranty work pays little for diagnostics, therefore if the symptoms can't be reproduced on demand not alot of time is spent on the problem. Thanks. Replies to this message: sharkbait3 (Apr 30, 2008 5:38 pm) wilson12 (May 01, 2008 3:58 am) sharkbait3 (May 01, 2008 12:24 pm) and 2 more... sharkbait3 (Jul 17, 2008 1:42 pm) rich505 (Jul 18, 2008 3:51 pm) jwilmsen (Dec 09, 2008 7:07 am) and 2 more... unskinator (Jan 18, 2009 7:36 am)
#47 of 69 Re: Low Speed Surging and Idle Problem [wilson12] by sharkbait3 Apr 30, 2008 (5:38 pm)
Replying to: wilson12 (Apr 23, 2008 9:25 am) I am in the same boat with you on this one. I have a 2003 matrix 5spd. I have followed most of the electrical things that I think could be causing this. Everything checks out okay they (toyota dealership) say. I have been told until it generates a check engine light they cannot really help me. If you have found a solution to the problem let me know. Replies to this message: wilson12 (May 01, 2008 3:58 am) sharkbait3 (May 01, 2008 12:24 pm) wilson12 (May 02, 2008 4:42 am) and 1 more...
#48 of 69 Re: Low Speed Surging and Idle Problem [sharkbait3] by wilson12 May 01, 2008 (3:58 am)
Replying to: sharkbait3 (Apr 30, 2008 5:38 pm) Sharkbait3, Thanks for the response. I have not found a solution as of yet. My car actually has a slight vibration after the idle has settled down, which indicates to me that if the idle could be slightly bumped up it might solve the problem. Again, my service department tells me there is no way to adjust the idle on this car so I'll keep looking. If I get any resolution to the problem I will post it. Steve Replies to this message: sharkbait3 (May 01, 2008 12:24 pm) wilson12 (May 02, 2008 4:42 am) nippononly (May 05, 2008 11:13 am)
#49 of 69 Re: Low Speed Surging and Idle Problem [wilson12] by sharkbait3 May 01, 2008 (12:24 pm)
Replying to: wilson12 (May 01, 2008 3:58 am) hey Steve, try putting new spark plugs in or checking the gap on them. I just replaced my plugs thinking one was fouled and it smoothed out the idle some but it is still surging. I know the plugs in mine are the iridium kind that dont need replacing as often as do the regular spark plugs. To my shock every plug was gapped differently that was from the factory. I dont know what your mileage is on your rig, but check your gap on your plugs or just replace them (I went with NGK's). That should smooth it out some. Thanks Jacob Replies to this message: wilson12 (May 02, 2008 4:42 am) nippononly (May 05, 2008 11:13 am)

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