20 Most Recent 2010 Toyota Matrix - Page 4 Questions & Answers

Faulty solinoid

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The ECM is located directly below the glove box. the glove box does not need to be removed, just look under it.

you need to hold down the reset button with one hand while you turn the key on, you will see the 5 lines count down

Changing the Solenoid are not difficult and you can do yourself... At my shop, it is somewhere around $250-$350 depending on the cost of the part.

There are two common things that cause this code. The first is a dirty MAF sensor. The sensor is located on the side of the air filter cover. It can be removed and visually checked for dirt/debris. If it is dirty it can be cleaned with MAF sensor cleaner. The second is leaking intake manifold gaskets. The engine will need to be cold and a smoker will be needed to check them. The good news is the parts are cheap and they can be done in less that an hour. I’m happy to assist further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/jeremy_d728a59f986299fa

Hi Mervyn, The easiest way of replacing the fuel filter is to disconnect the intake and outlets pipes and remove the retaining nuts from the housing. Remove the unit from the vehicle and hold the pump housing not too tightly in a vice and unscrew the old filter and the sediment sender unit from its base. Screw in the sediment unit and fill the filter with clean fuel. Dip your finger into the fuel and wipe a smear around the rubber seal and the holding the housing upright, screw it together, refit to the vehicle and prime by pushing on the plunger until the action becomes hard. Start the engine and if required, bleed each injector by opening the 17 mm joint onto each injector until fuel is released during idle. Retighten each after about five seconds and any misfire due to air should be dispelled and once all have been bled idle should be smooth. Regards John

You need a letter from your doctor on why it needs to be off. then you can go to the dealer and they will turn it off

Is seems that the clock in the 2003-2008 Matrix and Carola is causing air bag problems for lots of people. If enough people report it, maybe they will issue a recall. It's easy to file a complaint online with NHTSA. Here's a link the the NHTSA complaint center: https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/VehicleComplaint/index.xhtml