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#7 of 49 Re: Light Bulb on Automatic Shift Lever [herzogtum71] by mcdawgg Jun 16, 2006 (6:18 am)
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.) Replies to this message: herzogtum71 (Jun 18, 2006 6:04 am)
#8 of 49 Re: Light Bulb on Automatic Shift Lever [mcdawgg] by herzogtum71 Jun 18, 2006 (6:04 am)
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.
#9 of 49 A/C Outlet by fear_hope May 20, 2006 (3:38 am)
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... Replies to this message: herzogtum71 (May 20, 2006 4:52 am) bearabull1 (May 20, 2006 6:29 am) budh (Mar 20, 2007 5:37 am)
#10 of 49 Re: A/C Outlet [fear_hope] by herzogtum71 May 20, 2006 (4:52 am)
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. Replies to this message: bearabull1 (May 20, 2006 6:29 am) budh (Mar 20, 2007 5:37 am)
#11 of 49 Re: A/C Outlet [herzogtum71] by bearabull1 May 20, 2006 (6:29 am)
Replying to: herzogtum71 (May 20, 2006 4:52 am) I have a 2003. I'll have to check it out. I now Sams Club sells an outlet converter which will angle. Would I be able to use the laptop on a cigerette converter if it's under 100 watts? Replies to this message: budh (Mar 20, 2007 5:37 am)
#12 of 49 Re: A/C Outlet [bearabull1] by budh Mar 20, 2007 (5:37 am)
Replying to: bearabull1 (May 20, 2006 6:29 am) Most laptops use voltage between 12 and 24 volts and current less than 10 amperes.   (The Dell Latitude D820 which I am typing this from is about 5 amps. As a general rule, any electronic device can be used with the plug. It is the devices with major motors or heater elements that may draw too much current, such as electric drills, electric heaters, possibly a small vacuum might be too much, also).   Bud H
#14 of 49 Has anyone else had issues with faulty ECU ? by thornewood Mar 15, 2007 (9:36 am)
My check engine light came on the other day and it wasn't the "normal" check engine light, the one for regular maitence. This one simply says in the manual to take the car back to the dealer. So I made an appointment. The service department thought it might be that the gas cap wasn't on tight enough but infact it turns out to be my ECU. They conuldn't fix the problem on that day so they had me come back after the part was in. When I came back I found out that the part ordered was not the right one and the one needed for my 06 Matrix is on NATIONAL BACKORDER. I'm interested to find out if anyone else has had this issue and if it's been resolved.
#15 of 49 Re: Matrix Electrical/Lighting Problems & Solutions [pf_flyer] by aws1 Jul 13, 2007 (9:22 am)
Replying to: pf_flyer (Jul 12, 2006 3:05 pm) i have a 07 matrix and the other day i plugged my cell phone charger into the outlet and i guess it was too much and it fried the electrical system like blew the fuse is my guess.....any ideas on a quick fix so i can have the radio and clock back on in the car? Replies to this message: kiawah (Jul 13, 2007 1:25 pm) trundleyme (Dec 30, 2007 6:44 am)
#16 of 49 Re: Matrix Electrical/Lighting Problems & Solutions [aws1] by kiawah Jul 13, 2007 (1:25 pm)
Replying to: aws1 (Jul 13, 2007 9:22 am) Replace the fuse   You should take care when plugging in your phone charger outlet. Note on the male plug, where the side metal contacts are. Look in the female plug, and see where the metal sides are continuous. You want to put the plug straight in so that the metal contacts on the male plug, make clear straight contact down the side. Push it straight in, and don't twist it while putting it in. What generally happens is the male plug shorts out the contacts if it is loose enough, and twisted around.

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