u/piggiesonwheels

Hoping to get some advice here. Have a 2004 Toyota Matrix Xr with the 1.8, auto trans. Been very reliable since we bought it a couple years ago, no problems at all.

My son just started door dashing, where previously this car was just used for school transportation and basic use, so not a ton of driving (like 3k miles a year). He came out from picking up an order, with no crank no start. Ignition turns on, all the lights come on, but turn the key to start and nothing happens. So far I’ve ruled out the battery, starter, ignition switch, and starter relay. The signal wire to the starter is showing no voltage when the ignition is turned to start. I can jump the signal wire with 12v and confirm the starter cranks, but even doing this the car won’t turn over. Tried putting car in neutral and still won’t start, so don’t think it’s the neutral safety switch either.

What’s a little strange is the lock button on the key fob doesn’t work, but the other buttons do. We’ve tried disconnecting the battery for over 30 minutes to try and reset any possible ECM issues.

Thinking maybe something with the factory security system, like an engine disable feature?

After spending a few hours on everything I finally gave up and towed it to a shop. They are also still trying to figure it out. Just hoping someone on here may have some experience with this issue and can point me in the right direction.

Hoping to get some advice here. Have a 2004 Toyota Matrix Xr with the 1.8, auto trans. Been very reliable since we bought it a couple years ago, no problems at all.

My son just started door dashing, where previously this car was just used for school transportation and basic use, so not a ton of driving (like 3k miles a year). He came out from picking up an order, with no crank no start. Ignition turns on, all the lights come on, but turn the key to start and nothing happens. So far I’ve ruled out the battery, starter, ignition switch, and starter relay. The signal wire to the starter is showing no voltage when the ignition is turned to start. I can jump the signal wire with 12v and confirm the starter cranks, but even doing this the car won’t turn over. Tried putting car in neutral and still won’t start, so don’t think it’s the neutral safety switch either.

What’s a little strange is the lock button on the key fob doesn’t work, but the other buttons do. We’ve tried disconnecting the battery for over 30 minutes to try and reset any possible ECM issues.

Thinking maybe something with the factory security system, like an engine disable feature?

After spending a few hours on everything I finally gave up and towed it to a shop. They are also still trying to figure it out. Just hoping someone on here may have some experience with this issue and can point me in the right direction.