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#2 of 28 Maintenance light on at 21,000 on 05 Matrix by mellencamp Mar 08, 2006 (7:55 am)
Can someone please tell me if I need to be concerned if my maintenance light has turned on at $21,000? I have done all the scheduled oil changes up to this point. Thanks in advance. Replies to this message: maxx4me (Mar 08, 2006 1:52 pm) whitematrix (Mar 29, 2006 5:47 pm)
#3 of 28 Re: Maintenance light on at 21,000 on 05 Matrix [mellencamp] by maxx4me Mar 08, 2006 (1:52 pm)
Replying to: mellencamp (Mar 08, 2006 7:55 am) If your car is not shuddering, and the light is not blinking, it normally is a oxygen sensor code/emissions related. It could be as simple as: you did not tighten your gas cap properly. If you sense no abnormal conditions in the car's drivability and don't observe smoke coming from the tail pipe, first check the gas cap and fully tighten it by clicking it several times/and even pushing in slightly as you turn. This will ensure a proper vacuum seal. Anyone can read your check engine light code, so don't go rushing off to the dealer to have it checked. If it is not flashing, you are unlikely to be in any imminant danger.
#4 of 28 Re: Maintenance light on at 21,000 on 05 Matrix [mellencamp] by whitematrix Mar 29, 2006 (5:47 pm)
Replying to: mellencamp (Mar 08, 2006 7:55 am) Just had my check engine light come on and it was a loose gas cap. Last time it came on it was the catalytic converter but under warranty at 65000k. Get it checked. They shouldn't charge you for the simple things.
#5 of 28 Maintenance Light by scoots May 14, 2006 (2:37 pm)
My wife and I live out in the country and about 45 minutes from our Toyota dealer.   As the Matrix is the "wife's" car she brought it into an independent mechanic for its 5k service, but he didn't know how to reset the "maintenance light".   I've been going thru the owners manual (for the last hour), but somewhere I'm missing how to reset this indicator light. Anyone able to help me out?   Replies to this message: scoots (May 14, 2006 2:57 pm) socalscooter (Oct 25, 2006 12:40 pm) badgerrr (Nov 02, 2006 3:49 pm) scubamunda (Oct 13, 2009 6:57 pm)
#6 of 28 Re: Maintenance Light [scoots] by scoots May 14, 2006 (2:57 pm)
Replying to: scoots (May 14, 2006 2:37 pm) I just found the answer on page 113 of the owners manual. Replies to this message: socalscooter (Oct 25, 2006 12:40 pm) badgerrr (Nov 02, 2006 3:49 pm)
#7 of 28 Re: Maintenance Light [scoots] by socalscooter Oct 25, 2006 (12:40 pm)
Replying to: scoots (May 14, 2006 2:57 pm) Four days ago I bought a 2004 Matrix XR in Los Angeles. When I test drove it, the check engine light was on, but they reassured me it was nothing to worry about, and before I bought the car they fixed it. Today the check engine light came back on. I'm really annoyed. I never would have bought the car if I thought this would be an issue (in the past I owned a Jetta that had a problem with the check engine light, and I got really sick of it). I took the Matrix back to the dealership today and they took it and gave me a rental. I'm not very happy about the situation ... wish I hadn't bought the car. Oh, and BTW, the car didn't come with an owner's manual, so I can't refer to page 113 to figure out how to turn it off myself. Anyone know how I can get an owner's manual?
#8 of 28 Re: Maintenance Light [scoots] by badgerrr Nov 02, 2006 (3:49 pm)
Replying to: scoots (May 14, 2006 2:57 pm) This is just one more useless/annoying alarm on the Matrix. What possible good does this thing do?   Toyota needs to get a new attitude about this sort of thing.   I have to refer to the manual every time I reset this pointless alarm. It really gets old.
#9 of 28 Check Engine Light by stilldl Jan 05, 2007 (3:26 pm)
2007 Toyota Matrix 3736 miles. Already had to get a new battery at 700 miles. Check engine light went on and I called dealer. They said they would make me an appt. and I would have to leave it. I said that I would wait for it not matter how long, just bring a book whatever.. I live 60 miles away... No, you have to leave it.. OK I'll call a closer dealer... In the meantime, a light bulb goes off to call my mechanic. Now, I have already read the manual and done the usual-(gas cap, etc.). He asks me these questions, I say yes, yes, yes. His advice is to disconnect the battery for 5 minutes and see if the light stays off. If not bring it to him on Monday.. Light stayed off -- No more problem...No more light.. Replies to this message: alandra_lee (Dec 09, 2007 10:00 pm) djeffreys (Oct 26, 2009 2:57 pm) zombietom3 (Dec 11, 2007 8:33 pm)
#10 of 28 Re: Check Engine Light [stilldl] by alandra_lee Dec 09, 2007 (10:00 pm)
Replying to: stilldl (Jan 05, 2007 3:26 pm) I have 46000 miles on my 2004 Matrix. Just had the manual transmission replaced a month ago... ask me how much I like this car right now.   The check engine light came on duing my drive home earlier this week. I followed the advice to disconnect the battery, which seems to have solved the problem. Thanks for the tip, since it save me having to deal with the Toyota dealership again. Replies to this message: djeffreys (Oct 26, 2009 2:57 pm)

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