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Toledo Mark
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« on: June 27, 2012, 07:03:04 PM »
I am only posting this here because it usually sits in the garage next to my Valk.  Please there are a lot of smart people here.



This is an 09, 2.4L, Toyota Matrix XRS. 

Drove the car around all day long.  Been almost 95 degrees out today.  Parked the car, went inside for about 5 minutes and when I came back out it would not start. Acted like a dead battery.  Checked the battery and it was at 8-9 volts.  Tried charging the battery to get it to a battery store but no go.  Took battery out and went to purchase new one.  Got back about 45 minutes later and put new battery in.  Car started fine. 

BUT, when you press on the accelerator it is like it is not connected.  It does not rev the motor.  The traction contorl, check engine, and a few other lights are on.

This car is a drive by wire (electronic throttle).

Any ideas what may be happening?



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« Reply #1 on: June 27, 2012, 07:05:49 PM »
I had a car that when you changed the battery, you had to enter a code for stuff to work. Check the owners manual yet?
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sandy
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« Reply #2 on: June 27, 2012, 08:34:03 PM »
How's the voltage on the new battery? Most new ones need a charge before use.
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john
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« Reply #3 on: June 27, 2012, 09:57:30 PM »
you had to enter a code for stuff to work                        tickedoff          pos   2funny
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« Reply #4 on: June 27, 2012, 10:13:26 PM »
Quote from: john on June 27, 2012, 09:57:30 PM
you had to enter a code for stuff to work                        tickedoff          pos   2funny
Not pos......BMW.
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Hotrodwing
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« Reply #5 on: June 28, 2012, 03:55:47 AM »
Zeus i have a Pontiac Vibe it is the same as the Matrix.  Go to the Matrix FOURM there is a lot of Info there.  Hope you find it. cooldude
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Robert
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« Reply #6 on: June 28, 2012, 04:01:17 AM »
Check the voltage again though before you disconnect it. If it  is in the range that you are talking about 8 to 10 it will not work properly. With all those lights on it could be a alternator also or check the belt to the alternator. If the voltage was good with the new battery then disconnect and reconnect let the car sit for a few seconds turn the key on and wait then start. It still may have to have the codes reset but usually Toyota's you don't have to program the battery or do anything else.
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KY,Dave (AKA Misunderstood)
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« Reply #7 on: June 28, 2012, 05:23:33 AM »
1st 2 complaints here sound similar.............

http://www.arfc.org/complaints/2009/toyota/corolla_matrix/
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