2006 Matrix base model

[kglow]

I just bought a 06 Matrix for a work car. Didn't pay much and didn't pay much attention to it either. LOL. Well it is a great running car but it is lacking on any extra's. No pw, no pw locks, no nothing???? I'm not sure if the rear glass can be opened. There is no button as to push per the owners manual. Does anyone know if this is a common car or did I get something ordered by some company new????? Overall I like it but trying to figure what I got? Thanks everyone. Oh yea one thing it does have is a chip key and guess who needs a spare key????? Also the clock doesn't work or maybe it came without one. I pulled the cover and there is nothing plugged to it but on each side there are plugs. Do these clocks burn out often???

[fishexpo101]

Sounds like it is the base Matrix - probably not as common as the mid-trim (Matrix XR) but they are much more common than the sportier trim Matrix XRS. Seeing that most prefer to get the bells and whistles for their car - cost difference is minimal between the base and XR trim.

But there are a few cases where less options are more desirable - like with fleet use, courier services, delivery, work vehicle, etc - where they might not fully utilize those options. Should be able to tell from a carfax or similar VIN lookup that will tell you what the car was originally used for.

The 2005+ models did come with engine immobilizers (chipped keys) - but may not be on the base level. I know in the case of the 9th gen Corollas, which were mechanically and mostly electrically similar - the base Corollas did not have the chipped keys.

Burned up clocks are pretty common on the 9th gen Corollas and 1st gen Matrix - most just opt to just go without, as the replacement units are pretty expensive, or try and resurrect their clock with a solder modification (check on Youtube, there is a pretty decent tutorial on there).

[silver04rollas]

Most likely the clock fuse is not working. All model came standard with clock.

[Toddman214]

FYI, your rear glass does open on the base model. Put the key in the hatchback lock and turn it to the right. The glass hatch will open.

[lilbabydemontran]

You can buy chip keys on ebay for less than $20 and program it yourself from instructions online. You can go to any locksmith and they can cut they key from your master key for less than $5.