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Introduced in 2002 as a 2003 model, the matrix is the result of a joint venture between toyota and general motors, with the gm version. This is a complete used oem automatic transmission thats guaranteed to fit the 2003 toyota matrix manufacturers specifications. The clutch was the one found in about 12% of toyota matrices. I will tell what happened to me and what i did later to test again. Since the awd version of the matrixvibe was only offered with the base 1. Introduced in 2002 as a 2003 model, the matrix is the result of a joint venture between toyota and general motors, with the gm version being the pontiac vibe, which was assembled by new. Download 2003 toyota matrix xr xrs service repair manual. The matrix xrs shares its engine, the highspecificoutput 2zzge, and sixspeed manual with the.
This product is made of highquality components to meet and exceed strict quality requirements. I talked to the guys at and they explained why this is. This is a video showing you how to change your transmission fluid on a vibe gt matrix xrs corolla xrs. The car lasted me about 6 years, and it drove up to 176,000 miles until the transmission died.
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To me these questions show that the 2003 matrix 5speed manual transmission problem is already starting to cast a shadow on toyotas reliability reputation, and i think it would be in toyota motor corporations best interests to reassure people that the problem is isolated to a certain batch of 2003 matrix 5speeds, if in fact that is the case. Everyone on this sub pretends the 2zz makes the xrs matrixcorolla amazing, but the truth is its a fantastic engine in an absolutely dreadful spongy chassis and like they said in the video the matrix transmission is crap it drives exactly like a corolla, just with louder noises and a bit more go. Toyota matrix automatic transmission fluid advance auto. When it was first purchased within 2 days there was a noise coming from the transmission bearings. The matrix was first introduced in the 2003 model year and. The base versions of the matrix and the vibe used an unremarkable horsepower 1. Automatic transmissions and fourwheel drive are available, but only on the base and xr models. Since the matrix xrs had a higherrevving engine, the final drive on the sixspeed is lower.
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I cant get the vsc off and traction lights on the panel to go out. The matrix that matters most, is the version pictured herethe 180hp, frontdrive matrix xrs. I have a toyota matrix 2003 xrs automatic, i wanna know if i. The 2003 toyota matrix xrs is the topoftheline performance version of this recentlyintroduced compact hatchbackwagon based on the corolla platform. To see how frequently toyota matrix problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Clutch started slipping and you can smell it most of the time.
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