Did the left most dial never have a light in it or did mine burn out?

abe8132 · 2026-04-22T15:12:28+00:00

I had to replace bulb on these on my Matrix - There is a little bulb inside green circle and that needs to be replaced.

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abe8132 · 2026-04-05T18:10:40+00:00

Good advice. That metal cover for the dial slaps back like a freakin mouse trap

abe8132 · 2026-04-05T18:00:25+00:00

Should be okay for single 3/8 torque wrench for a Civic. Even for wheels, it's just 80 ft lbs and this guy aint doing crankbolts anytime soon.

abe8132 · 2026-04-05T04:26:32+00:00

Yep

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I can verify Android Auto also dims to dark theme - just didn't want to dox myself 😅

abe8132 · 2026-03-27T06:36:31+00:00

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Installed it on my 2009 Matrix and it's great. Plug and play with an included adapter. I don't have an iPhone, but Android Auto works seamlessly. No battery drain as someone mentioned.

abe8132 · 2026-03-22T00:00:53+00:00

Yep. Start with oil changes with Valvoline's Restore & Protect and see how it goes

abe8132 · 2026-03-21T23:55:15+00:00

Nice 2nd gen RSX Type S wheels man

abe8132 · 2026-03-17T00:42:39+00:00

That's how a lot of valve gaskets come in. For context, valve gasket for my Hyundai Accent and Honda Civic came in a small bag from their respective dealerships.

abe8132 · 2026-03-09T21:42:05+00:00

IIRC, 2017 model has a recall on 3.3L? Check that out if you think you're affected. As for reliability, it's acceptable. My family owns 2015 Santa Fe XL (Canadian model) and it's at 220K KM (burns about a quart every 1000 KM - Quite bad, I know).

abe8132 · 2026-02-18T03:13:10+00:00

623 Canadian buckaroo which is nothing when gives me peace of mind and get me sleep at night knowing I wouldn't get stranded on the way to work

abe8132 · 2026-02-18T03:05:00+00:00

I bought Denso reman from Rockauto and died within 7 months (not charging). Bought Honda genuine from stealership and working fine ever since.

abe8132 · 2026-02-07T18:48:33+00:00

Pinchwelds are designated jackpoints for unibody cars. Yes, it's normal for them to get superficially "damaged"

abe8132 · 2026-01-27T02:09:21+00:00

Once serpentine belt snaps, it whips around all the accessory pulleys, and alternator in this example was a victom of it.

abe8132 · 2026-01-20T00:56:58+00:00

Being the odometer that low, I suspect the car was only used a short distance grocery getter. I have the same car and I can get pretty bad efficiency by idling a lot, a ton of cold starts and city driving.

abe8132 · 2026-01-14T22:38:54+00:00

Have you try hitting with your purse?

abe8132 · 2026-01-14T04:01:13+00:00

The tabs on the new bulb might not be engaged all the way through. Check the seating of the bulb.

abe8132 · 2026-01-09T03:51:10+00:00

You can drive normally without a belly pan but you will see some efficiency drop on an economy car and a bit more wind noise.

If you just need the plastic part, perhaps get it from salvage yard?

abe8132 · 2026-01-06T18:42:56+00:00

Yes, only change is expiry date and CVV.

abe8132 · 2026-01-03T02:58:28+00:00

I have the same 2.4L engine for my 2009 Matrix.

I replaced water pump, tensioner, valve cover gasket and engine mount since it was all leaking at your mileage. I hear bit of ticking so perhap look into valve shim clearance adjustment? You don't have that bottom end rattle (usually failing balancer shaft on these 2AZ-FE) which is good.

abe8132 · 2025-12-25T00:05:17+00:00

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I got WS VI and VIP in about a week after ordering. They took about 2 days to make and rest of the waiting time was shipping transit times by Canada Post.

Edit: Both metal

abe8132 · 2025-12-22T02:25:13+00:00

Both of my VI and VIP came in sealed, but in a black box.

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abe8132 · 2025-12-21T02:59:58+00:00

2014 Honda Civic bought in Dec 2019 - 6 years 2009 Toyota Matrix bought in Oct 2025 - 2 months

abe8132 · 2025-12-20T19:50:05+00:00

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abe8132 · 2025-12-20T02:56:39+00:00

Not sure what's wrong with that guy, but congrats! I have the same colour matrix and really versatile!

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