Corolla / Matrix 2009-13 :: Bad Odor When Heater Is On
Recently purchased a used 2010 Corolla CE with 66 ,0000 Kim's and had it for two weeks. I knew the previous owner who was a friend of mine and they had no problems with the car actually it was his wife's car and was returning it as the lease was coming to an end, it had full service history from a dealer.
What I have noticed is when I put the heater on there is a foul smell coming from the vents especially when I put it towards my feet. It's gives me a headache and vision problems and I have to drive with the windows open. I have checked the cabin filter and that seems to be fine.
The dealer did clean the car which left a chemical residue smell in the car which after a week the smell evaporated and I have removed all the mats in the car thinking the chemicals they used were entering the vac system , but still the smell is there when the heater is on.
The smell is very pungent smell and you can smell it within 45 seconds of the heater being on .
Corolla / Matrix 2009-13 :: Brake Pedal Seems To Go Half Way To Floor Before Grabbing
I did a search and found nothing. When I press on the brake pedal, it seems to go half way to the floor before grabbing. The other 2010 I tested did the same thing. Is this common or is this something that I need to take to the dealer?
View 5 RepliesCorolla / Matrix 2009-13 :: Ticking Noise When Heater Turned On
2009 corolla bought in early 08's so car just about 5 years old. This morning when I turned the heat on I heard a ticking noise. I'm assuming it is the from the heater blower motor? I think the part is behind the glove box. Where is the best place to get the part and where is the best place to find how to do the install?
View 4 RepliesCorolla / Matrix 2009-13 :: Heater Knob Control Bulb Replacement
We have a 2010 corolla S and the heater knob control bulb is gone. How do I replace this?
View 1 RepliesCorolla / Matrix 2009-13 :: Rear Passenger Window Is Stuck All The Way Down
My rear passenger window is stuck all the way down. It will not go up at all by its dedicated switch or master switch. i can hear the motor when pressed down but refuses to go up. master switch is most likely the culprit (it has serious issues) & i'm still waiting for replacement to arrive in mail..
For the time being, what are my options, I can't take car anywhere with window all the way down.
Corolla / Matrix 2009-13 :: Coins Stuck In Driver Seat Right Track
My aunt somehow managed to drop coins that landed on/in the driver's seat track. How would I be able to remove the coins? Also, are there any electric wires I should know of before beginning the process?
View 2 RepliesCorolla / Matrix 2009-13 :: Water Sloshing Behind Dashboard On Driver Side - Heater Core Location
I have a base model 2009 Matrix...1.8 liter
I hear water sloshing around behind the dashboard on driver side and when I make turns to the right I can hear what sounds like water boiling and/or steaming.
I am think I need to either unclog the the heater core lines...or replace the heater core entirely.
I do have a little bit of water on the floor of my passenger side...but not a lot and it is clear water.
Corolla / Matrix 2009-13 :: 2010 - Bolt Came Out With Ignition Coil / Remaining Half Stuck
SO I was working on changing my spark plugs on my 66k 10; corolla. I was trying to remove the bolt(holds the cooldown), at first it was hard to wedge it, but slowly I was able to loose it up little by little. ALL the sudden the bolt made a snap noise, half of the bolt(head) came out with the ignition coil, the other half is still stuck in the whole.
I didn't attempt to change the spark plug or work on the other cylinder heads thinking all the bolts may snap off that holds the coil down. I drove my car around and the coil didn't move at all.
Corolla / Matrix 2009-13 :: Engine Temp Slowly Rise When Stuck In Traffic For A Few Minutes (Idle / Braking)
I've noticed that in the past week or so, whenever I'm stuck in traffic for a few minutes, the engine temp will slowly rise. it gets really bad if traffic is crawling; the temp has reached that 2nd highest line before the red area.
Whenever I get going again and hit the gas, the temp drops. What it is?
Car is currently at 86k miles. I don't believe the water pump has been replaced yet.
Corolla / Matrix 2009-13 :: CE - Cannot Get The Key In To Ignition
I have a 2009 corolla ce i can get the key in to the ignition ...
View 1 RepliesCorolla / Matrix 2009-13 :: How To Disable ABS
So I want to disable the ABS on my Corolla. I was wondering if I could pull the fuse in my bonnet to disable the ABS and if I were to do so which fuse would I pull.
I think if I were to pull the fuse from the interior, the other car features that are tied into the fuse wouldn't work.
If I can't pull the fuse in the bonnet, what are the other ways I could disable ABS? I read that removing the relay is an option.
Also is there anything I should know if I were to reactivate ABS? For instance, would the ABS light be off when I presumably reactivate it or do I need to perform some extra steps to remove the ABS light?
Corolla / Matrix 2009-13 :: Whine At Around 35 - 50 MPH
My 09 corolla has a whine at around 35-50 mph it does sound like its rpm related. When i let off the throttle it isn't as loud.
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Corolla / Matrix 2009-13 :: Swapping 2.4 Into 1.8?
I was wondering would the 2.4 2az-fe fit in to my 1.8 corolla I want to get a bare block or blown engine and build it up and turbo it and then put it into my corolla. Would the 2.4 bolt up in place of the 1.8 and if so where I can get a bare block or a complete engine?
View 10 RepliesCorolla / Matrix 2009-13 :: 1.8L - New Car Will Turn Over But Won't Start
09 le 1.8 135k miles. Had serpentine belt break while driving home, pulled over, had car pulled in on a trailer. Pulled old belt and found water pump was bad along with belt broken. replaced both, car would fire off as should, but would still run hot while leaving parked running. pulled thermostat, found it would not open until about 15 degrees above opening temp. replaced thermostat, now car will turn but won't start.
Disconnected battery to try and clear any codes that would prevent it from starting, still won't start. have had to charge battery a couple times so wondering if it's the battery not having enough charge to start car up? i wouldn't think so, and it doesn't make sense for it to be plugs since it was starting up without a problem before changing thermostat.
Corolla / Matrix 2009-13 :: Right Side Of Car Is Much Cooler?
The air coming out when the on the drivers side is significantly warmer than the air coming out on the passenger side when the A/C is cranked to four. At times it is borderline hot unless I kick back the setting to a two or three and then the sides even out a bit more, but it still seems like the right side of the car is much cooler.
View 9 RepliesCorolla / Matrix 2009-13 :: 2011 LE - Where Is The Air Filter
Where is the Air Filter? How do you access it? 2011 LE
View 4 RepliesCorolla / Matrix 2009-13 :: Engine Swap 1.8 For 2.4
I have a 2011 corolla. the engine just dont have any pep. is there a way to swap 1.8 for a 2.4 . is it worth the effort. or how can i get more pep without sinking lots into it.
View 14 RepliesCorolla / Matrix 2009-13 :: Rattling On Start Up Like It Isn't Getting Oil
Quick search found this post asking about changing the ECU, so it sounds like I'm not the only person to have heard this.
I've had my '09 Corolla for almost exactly 1 year and I've put 22k miles on it. All oil changes with Toyota elements and conventional oil at 1k miles and Mobil 1 5W-20 at 5, 10, 15, and 20k.
It's rattling like it isn't getting oil at start-up... intermittently. Sometimes it starts up just fine and others it rattles like it doesn't have oil for the first second or two. What's going on here?
I'm about ready to take it in to the dealer for an assessment, but with it being intermittent and all, I'm not expecting to be well-received. I know if I was looking at this as a used car and I heard what I've been hearing, I'd run.
Corolla / Matrix 2009-13 :: Installing A TRD Exhaust?
Owner of a 2011 Corolla S and wanting to install a TRD exhaust.
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