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Matrix Electrical/Lighting Problems & Solutions
by pf_flyer HOST
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Jul 12, 2006 (3:05 pm)
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Having an issue with the electrical system or lighting on your Matrix? This is the place to ask for help and offer solutions!
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Light Bulb on Automatic Shift Lever
by chuck1ch
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Feb 02, 2006 (7:15 pm)
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After hearing some crunching sound when shifting in and out of Park and Drive, one night while driving, I noticed there is no light luminating thru the PRND2L window corresponding to the gear I am in. I think the peanut bulb on the automatic shift lever has come loose and got crunched.
Anyway, has anyone gone into this area of the center console. I see a screw on the shift knob, but how do I remove the cover to get at the bulb, which I assume is at the base of the shift lever.
Any ideas?
TIA
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Re: Light Bulb on Automatic Shift Lever [chuck1ch]
by gwmchung
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Apr 26, 2006 (6:03 am)
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Replying to: chuck1ch (Feb 02, 2006 7:15 pm)
I have the same problem. Did anyone figure this one out?
Thanks,
Gloria
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Re: Light Bulb on Automatic Shift Lever [chuck1ch]
by freedom2
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Jun 15, 2006 (5:59 am)
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Replying to: chuck1ch (Feb 02, 2006 7:15 pm)
Has anyone found an answer to the light bulb problem on the shift lever? Our lights on the odometer etc are also out. The dealer's service center failed to correct the problem and the car is now 1 week out of warranty.
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Re: Light Bulb on Automatic Shift Lever [freedom2]
by mcdawgg
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Jun 15, 2006 (7:55 am)
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Replying to: freedom2 (Jun 15, 2006 5:59 am)
A week out of warranty?? Just call Toyota (800 number in your owner's manual) and explain the situation. I almost guarantee that they will cover it, considering you're only a week past. Also explain that the dealer screwed up, and they will make it right, free of charge.
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Re: Light Bulb on Automatic Shift Lever [mcdawgg]
by herzogtum71
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Jun 16, 2006 (4:34 am)
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Replying to: mcdawgg (Jun 15, 2006 7:55 am)
mcdawgg is right. As long as the problem was brought to the dealer's attention before the warranty period expired, Toyota should still cover the repair. You probably will be asked to provide a dated receipt from the service department as evidence that you tried to address the problem during the warranty period.
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Re: Light Bulb on Automatic Shift Lever [herzogtum71]
by mcdawgg
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Jun 16, 2006 (6:18 am)
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Replying to: herzogtum71 (Jun 16, 2006 4:34 am)
Even if it was shortly AFTER the warranty expired, Toyota will more than likely cover it, if you call them. I know this from experience. We were a month or so after it expired, and Toyota picked up the bill. You will have no problem - just call Toyota (customer service center in California.)
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Re: Light Bulb on Automatic Shift Lever [mcdawgg]
by herzogtum71
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Jun 18, 2006 (6:04 am)
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Replying to: mcdawgg (Jun 16, 2006 6:18 am)
Toyota might pick it up without a fight, or they might not. I have a friend who was denied a claim for something a couple of weeks after the warranty expired.
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A/C Outlet
by fear_hope
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May 20, 2006 (3:38 am)
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Doesn't the way the outlet cover is constructed limit the use of the outlet. How do you use it with larger plugs? The ones with an adapter at the end seem to be at a total loss... 
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Re: A/C Outlet [fear_hope]
by herzogtum71
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May 20, 2006 (4:52 am)
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Replying to: fear_hope (May 20, 2006 3:38 am)
You're right. At least on the 2003 model, both the cover and the position of the outlet make it next to useless. When we first got the vehicle I wanted to test the outlet to make sure it worked. After trying several devices with plugs that didn't fit, I tried a small desk lamp and an old electric radio. Not likely to need either of those devices while cruising in the Matrix.
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