Hey thanks!
I really miss the car, had to sell upgrade to a minivan

- TSW Snetterton 18 X8 5-100
- BFGoodrich g-Force TA KDW Z-Rated Tires
- 235/40ZR18 95Y
- Lots of life left on the tires
- Slim sticky weights
- Nitrogen in the tires
- $1,000.00

Hey Charles, Thanks for replying. Ummmmmm... yeah... I need more tools (does that give you enough info :)) I think what I'll do is order the parts and provide them to my mechanic. In regards to the Control Arm Bushings there was a post by madbikes on the matrixowners forum Google Cached link HERE it...

Thought I would give everyone an update. It WAS the Battery! Took the car to a mechanic and they did a complete review of the car. Looks like I've got some more work that needs to be done: - Lower control arm bushings (practically gone) needs replacing (after 120K and 10yrs) I guess its time Questio...

SnowFish wrote: use a Dremel, with the wire brush attachment

AWESOME IDEA!
Thanks for the tip!

Wow Thomas,

That's a lot of batteries...
Your mustang thinks your batteries are energy drinks!

Alright, the results are in! Battery Test Results Voltage: 12.38 Measured CCA: 339 Rated CCA: 570 Temperature Tested: 37c or 98.6f Starter Test Results Voltage: 8.89v Recommendations from the tech. Clean the contacts (looks like they need some TLC) However, I've have seen worse and my battery doesn'...

Hey Snowfish,

Not sure yet. I need to get to a PartSource to check my battery. It will be during the weekend at the earliest.
Thanks for the followup.

Cheers

km311, Tell me about it! I was pissed to hear that my Yellow Top Battery only lasted 4 years. That battery wasn't cheap. I was hoping to get at least 7 years from it after my original battery died! So I'm up to 3 batteries since ownership (2003 - Matrix) Now, I'm not sure if my 3,000 WATT Stereo sys...

Yeah... I should be riding my bike too!
OH I SEE, "the ability to produce the correct amount of amp" Sorry I didn't read that part.
Okay I'll take it to the shop to tell me if the battery is good!

Cheers

SnowFish,

I'll use my voltage meter today and see what it reads when I get home!
The drive is short (10 minutes to drive home) I'm also wondering if the alternator doesn't have enough time to
charge the battery? Another thought!

Cheers

Hey SnowFish, Interesting observation that it could be my battery. I haven't taken it in to get it tested but I have attached it to a battery charger. When I plug the charger in the LED reading is telling me that the battery is 50% charged. I come back next morning (getting ready to leave for work) ...

Thanks dgekiere, I'll do that 1st. I do have a few a large 'accessories' attached to the battery: - Projectors - Hella Supertone Horns - LED DRL by: Philips - Stereo System The battery is about 4 years old. I replaced it after my Yellow Top battery only lasted 4 years! So lets try your idea and see ...

Hello fellow enthusiasts, My Matrix will be 10 years old this year and I've started to have some issues with the car. I'm not sure if its my starter that's causing the problem or something else. The car is garaged year round. I notice that I have this issue more during the cold winters when the vehi...

Thanks ramenboy!Yeah, Its been a while since I've been here. I'm still here just too busy with life... My wife just had twins two weeks ago and with two older kids both under 5 life is just a bit nuts right now.Thanks for your help. I too think its the same but I still need todo some more reading up...

Hi Guys,I've got a 2003 Toyota Matrix XRS [Full Rotors all around]What I would like to know is if I can purchase 2003 Vibe GT Rotors instead of getting them from Toyota? Toyota dealership here in Canada wants more then $900.00 for the parts 4 rotors and 4 pads. GM has a sale on Brakes this month in ...

Hey Wolfman213,Yeah I'm not sure, I think they are red LEDs but someone will have to confirm. It would be so nice just to add this to my list and then my car will be done.Cheers!

Hey joatmon,I agree... Its good bad I didn't look into it more before I purchased them off eBay but I got them for a decent price so its not that bad. I think if I just get a 04 cluster I should be okay? Any thoughts? I believe the 03-04's are the same other then the LED lights correct!Anyways... 5 ...

Thanks everyone. Rats!Wolfman, I'll check out your post thanks!

Hoping someone can help me with a little delimia I'm having.I own a 2003 Toyota Matrix XRS 6 Speed Manual. I purchased a 2005 Toyota Matrix Cluster (wanted the whiter LED lights instead of the stock red) and noticed two things on the new cluster once I installed it.1. The gas gauge never goes down. ...

Right thats what I was trying todo. So I guess the rotor is just seized?I will try again.Thanks for your help.

Hello everyone, This weekend I painted my calipers and wanted to remove all that rust off the rotors. But after 2 hours of trying get the front rotors off I gave up. Can someone tell me what I'm doing wrong? Yes I did remove the Disc brake cylinder and the front disc brake cylinder mounting bracket....