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358 messages, Last post on Nov 24, 2009 at 2:16 PM
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Replying to: jamborski (Dec 22, 2008 11:11 am) |
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Just bought 2009 Matrix - while I did research BEFORE I spent the money, I didn't catch this forum - I relied on the mainstream stuff (Consumer Reports, etc.). Man, I wish I had found this forum instead. Bottom line, I spent more than I could really afford, cut all other expenses, etc, just so I could have a reliable and safe car to help out with my grandkids. All that said, I have read the entire thread, some say that there has been a remedial bearing after 2005. Q: does anyone know for sure if the bearing problem has been corrected???? Is there any way to verify from Toyota what has been changed (like is it a new 9 ball bearing as opposed to the old 6 ball bearing, or whatever). Thank you all for having put out the information for those more diligent than I who might find it before they buy. dennis 
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Replying to: matrix09 (Jan 04, 2009 8:21 pm)
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Replying to: badmice2 (Jan 07, 2009 1:19 pm) Could you please tell me, what year and how many miles on your matrix?
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Replying to: matrix09 (Jan 04, 2009 8:21 pm) If you have the 1.8, I don't think you should worry. They changed the bearing in question for the 2005 models. Certainly the '09 Matrix should not suffer from this problem.
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Replying to: nippononly (Jan 08, 2009 7:01 pm) Thank you so much for your post. I do have the 1.8 and manual 5 spd, so I was concerned that it might still be a problem - some of the posts don't mention what year their cars were, anyway, I certainly appreciate your information - it puts my mind at ease. thanks, dennis |
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Replying to: matrix09 (Jan 07, 2009 5:00 pm) I have the 04 Matrix 5 speed. I was fortunate enough to have driving mine 149k before the tranny started to go. I've sent it into the shop. The parts mgr i spoke with said he wasnt aware of after market bearings for the matrix as stated on a different post. My car can still be driven and I can still shift with relative ease. But the rattling notice is killing me. |
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Hello, I had my second , yes, second Transmission go out in my 2003 Matrix XR 5 Speed 1.8L FWD , the first one  30k and the second at 120,000 (which toyota put both in for me brand new). However, I want to Convert my 5 Speed Transmission to an Automatic , and wanted to know if I could do this or not? Someone please let me know, so I don't have to spend another $2500 on a new transmission again. Thanks, frustrated matrix owner!
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Replying to: hiddot84 (Jan 15, 2009 3:25 pm) thanks for any help. |
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Replying to: hiddot84 (Jan 15, 2009 3:25 pm) Having said that, I do wonder if it is technically feasible to do this. You would have to get the computer updated to handle the automatic transmission. |
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