2005 Toyota Matrix Technical Service Bulletins

144 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2005 Toyota Matrix. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10061620Sep 9, 2013Brakes. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10062051Aug 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10132048May 22, 2013Tires. Please refer to the following recommendations for the best practices for vehicle tire rotations.
• 10062016May 22, 2013Tires. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10132295Apr 23, 2013Equipment. This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0054-13.
• 10132287Apr 23, 2013Equipment. California (CA), Federal (FED), and 50 State Certified emission control underhood labels (emission labels) may be obtained through your dealership?s Parts Department utilizing standard replacement parts ordering procedures. Follow the guidelines outlined in this bulletin to ensure proper label application.
• 10132281Apr 4, 2013Body and structure, Back-over prevention (rear camera). If a creak, tick, or rattle noise is heard at the top or bottom of the windshield, or at the top of the rear glass, the source of the noise may be the two stoppers bonded to the top of the windshield/rear glass, or the windshield retainers bonded to the lower edge of the windshield. This bulletin provides the recommended repair procedure to eliminate these types of noises from the windshield/rear glass area.
• 10133836Feb 20, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin contains general vehicle pulling diagnosis and repair procedures along with specific information to help correct pulling complaints.
• 10133867Feb 7, 2013Equipment. SSTs are key elements to provide your customers with swift and accurate repairs resulting in superior customer satisfaction.
• 10133901Jan 29, 2013Equipment. This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0012-13.
• 10133897Jan 29, 2013Electrical system. Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix procedures described in individual Service Bulletins. This bulletin details the Techstream ECU flash reprogramming process and outlines use of the TIS and the CUW.
• 10133915Jan 3, 2013Air bags. Toyota vehicles are equipped with SRS, including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer expresses any concerns that the SRS airbags or pretensioner devices did not perform as expected, please follow the steps in the recommendations section below.
• 10133878Jan 2, 2013Electrical system. Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix procedures described in individual Service Bulletins. This bulletin details the Techstream ECU flash reprogramming process and outlines use of the Technical Information System (TIS) and the Calibration Update Wizard (CUW). Flash calibration updates…
• 10133974Oct 4, 2012Body and structure. Toyota vehicles are equipped with either conventional or run-flat tires. Sometimes punctures may occur as a result of contact with road debris or other hazards. If a puncture occurs, it may be possible to repair the tire and return it to service. With a conventional tire it is not possible to drive for an extended amount of time with the tire at low pressures as damage to the tire may occur.
• 10061649Oct 4, 2012Tires. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10045140Jun 13, 2012Vehicle speed control. Toyota: accelerator pedal sensor assembly information regarding the inspection, removal, and installation, if lubrication or oil, is applied.
• 10042555Sep 6, 2011Air bags, Seats. Toyota: information provided for replacing the seat covers for vehicles equipped with side airbags.
• 10034284Feb 4, 2010Engine cooling. Toyota: techstream ecu flash reprogramming procedure. Flash reprogramming allows the ecu software to be updated without replacing the ecu. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ecus are released as field-fix procedures described in individual service bulletins. Model years from 2001-2011.
• 10032593Oct 12, 2009Fuel system. Toyota: fuel tank protector rattle noise. The fuel tank band (rh) has been improved to correct this condition.
• 10032518Jul 28, 2009Engine cooling. Toyota: engine control. Some model vehicles may exhibit a mil on condition with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0456. Evaporative emission control system leak detected (very small leak). The engine control module/ecm (sae term: powertrain control module/pcm) logic has been modified to reduce the possibility of this condition occurring.
• 10024547Mar 19, 2008Brakes. Abs light and/or cruise light flashing and a/c inoperative.
• 10023619Oct 27, 2007Engine cooling. M.I.l. (on) dtc p0171, p030# and/or p0133 engine running lean in subfreezing ambient temperatures.
• 10022730Aug 23, 2007Transmission and drivetrain. Abnormal noise from rear differential.
• 10022143Apr 26, 2007Other or unknown. Techstream ecu flash reprogramming procedure.
• 10021536Apr 17, 2007Engine cooling. Accessory drive belt/ belt tensioner assembly noise.
• 10021407Feb 1, 2007Engine cooling. M.I.l. On with dtc p0011, p0012, or p0016.
• 10023627Dec 6, 2006Seats. Seat movement/noise - a slight shifting sensation that can be felt in the lower seat cushion area.
• 10020487Sep 15, 2006Engine cooling. Harsh shift and mil on dtc p2716.
• 10020486Sep 4, 2006Engine cooling. Engine will not start or extended crank conditions.
• 10019673Mar 1, 2006Engine cooling. 1zz-fe engine no start condition.
• 10018290Nov 16, 2005Engine cooling. Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code p0171 or p2195.
• 10017318Sep 22, 2005Engine cooling. 1zz-fe engine extended crank condition.
• 10016617Aug 23, 2005Engine cooling. Excessive sulfur odor.
• 10016624Aug 1, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. U341f transmission solenoid identification.
• 10016121Jun 22, 2005Engine cooling. 1zz-fe engine no start condition.
• 10019153May 23, 2005Electrical system. Occupant classification system: dtc b1785. The srs and passenger airbag off indicator lights remain on.
• 10015809Apr 22, 2005Engine cooling. Intermittent no start condition on vehicles equipped with a 1zz-fe engine.
• 10015812Apr 19, 2005Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Wind noise from door glass window run.
• 10015663Apr 12, 2005Vehicle speed control. Diagnostics - cruise control system (w/o etcs-I) repair manual correction. 00400-rm110-8u2. *tt 00400-rm103-8u1. *tt 00400-rm940-u1.
• 10019154Apr 5, 2005Electrical system. Passenger airbag indicator lamp may switch from on to off for front seat passengers weighing approximately less than 100 pounds. Toyota.
• 10015667Apr 4, 2005Engine cooling. Engine mechanical - partial engine assy (1zz-fe) repair manual correction. 00400-rm110-8u2. *tt 00400-rm103-8u2. *tt 00400-rm940-u2.
• 10015537Feb 16, 2005Engine cooling. Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0171 p0441, p2420 and/or p0455.
• 10197476May 4, 2001Equipment. Replacement vin plates.
• 10197473Jan 18, 1991Equipment. Product general information.

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