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Re: check engine light on [nippononly] by thaitt
Jul 24, 2008 (9:46 am)
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Replying to: nippononly (Feb 06, 2008 9:10 pm)

dear all,
my car have the problem with light on, the simple I just check:
         1 Brake Fluid
         2 Power wheell Fluid
         3 Water.
I did found brake fluid uneder normal, then i was refill brake fluid, after that my car
seem be ok .
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Re: check engine light on [nippononly] by lchaw
Dec 13, 2008 (2:09 pm)
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Replying to: nippononly (Feb 06, 2008 9:10 pm)

You must place the key on the ACC (not off) position, hold the trip meter reset button and turn the key to ON, don't actually turn on the ignition just place the key to the ON position and continue to hold the button for at least 5 seconds and the Maint Req
light will magically turn off!
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Re: check engine light on [lchaw] by hunkymon
Dec 14, 2008 (5:22 pm)
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Replying to: lchaw (Dec 13, 2008 2:09 pm)

Thanx Nippononly. I've done that twice and it works like a charm.
 
Bob
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Re: check engine light on [hunkymon] by nippononly
Dec 15, 2008 (12:27 pm)
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Replying to: hunkymon (Dec 14, 2008 5:22 pm)

That maintenance light is programmed to reappear at 5000-mile intervals, I believe.
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Re: Matrix engine and steering failure [richardi1] by robincm
Oct 09, 2009 (8:08 pm)
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Replying to: richardi1 (Feb 15, 2008 6:56 pm)


On October 7th, 2009, I experienced a very similar situation to what Richard described. In my case, my 2007 Matrix lost engine and steering power in the middle of the freeway while I was on my way to work. Thank God I was only traveling 40 or so miles per hour because of traffic; if I had been traveling faster, I have no doubt this incident could have resulted in injuries and/or fatalities. Did I mention there were four other vehicles involved? After investigating the incident, my insurance company told me I'm not at fault because the car stalled. The CHP and highway transportation personnel at the scene also told me it looked like a mechanical problem. My car was towed to the local Toyota dealership and they've had it since that date. I have received a phone message from Toyota service each day, near the end of the day, telling me they are testing my car, their computer reports aren't showing any problem codes, and they need to keep working on my car. Finally this afternoon, around 4:00 p.m., I received a call from the service manager who told me "there is nothing wrong with your car", "come and pick it up", and (by the way), the daily rental car fee clock is ticking. To top things off, I was told by service I would not be charged for a rental vehicle and have no intention of paying them one penny. Toyota is taking absolutely no responsibility whatsoever for this situation, and I have decided I will not drive the car again because I believe it is unsafe. This is a warning to other Toyota customers...Beware!
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Re: Maintenance Light [scoots] by scubamunda
Oct 13, 2009 (6:57 pm)
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Replying to: scoots (May 14, 2006 2:37 pm)

A mechanic told my husband that he should disconnect the battery and re-connect it. No problems were detected when it was connected to the computer. Ours turned off.
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Re: Check Engine Light [alandra_lee] by djeffreys
Oct 26, 2009 (2:57 pm)
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Replying to: alandra_lee (Dec 09, 2007 10:00 pm)

I have a 2005 automatic with 115 thou miles on it.Its in the dealership right now getting the transmission replaced for $3900.00.This is the last Toyota Ill buy.Im so mad right now Im considering a lawyer.

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