remote start, 2010 toyota matrix

hi everyone I am planning to remove dashboard on Toyota matrix 2010 for remote starter installation , how this is done. Thanking you all

If it is like the older 06-07 I would bet most of us would give you the answer of not removing it. Remove the steering column cover and securely zip tie/tape the new wires in a bundle along with the factory wires and just feed them up from the bottom. Paying attention to how the steering column tilts/extends in and out as to not cause a pinching hazard or limiting the movement in any way. May require lengthening all of the wires to bring the unit out behind the fuse box ebrake area.

Plan ahead before completing the bench prep process!

To master and control electricity is perfection. *evil laugh*

Great and thank you for the reply.I have had a look at under steering wheel if the covers are secured with screw or just click in.So I have not started anything yet.My Matrix 2010 has keyless entry and I am going to install Prostart CT3310 which is capable of remote start and keyless entry feature but I am going to install only remote start feature (only for winter season). I have installed the same type on Cavalier 2005 and toyota rav and both cars without keyless entry from the factory and I have a question in regards to install this unit on Matrix (keyless entry from factory) would it cause anything to malfunction and I am going to buy Idatalink bypass module only for remote start.I did not have any problem with previous installation.I thank you so much for any advice. Mike

More than likely your factory keyless does not operate while the engine is running. You can test this by starting the car and trying to use the factory fob. You can easily control the door locks via the new key fob via the Black lock/arm and Pink unlock/disarm in the drivers kick panel white 18 pin plug pin 7 and 6 respectively. To master and control electricity is perfection. *evil laugh*

HI I have changed my mind ,I will buy ADS-ALCA with remote start and keyless entry feature .I am sure I will have some questions and I am sure you guys will be great help.Thank you all

HI Can somebody please tell me that why there are two ignition and two starter wire on Matrix 2010. my remote starter is PROSTART CT-3310 which comes without second (ignition,starter) wires. Thank you

Mike, Why Toyota (or any other automaker) builds a car with multimple ignition and/or starter wires.....well, you'd have to find and ask a Toyota engineer; none of us would know. Anyway, the Matrix only has one starter output coming from the ignition switch. If you look closely at the connector, it's just two wires coming out of the same connector pin. Just splice onto either wire; it doesn't make a difference since they're both going to the same place at the switch. As for the second ignition wire....I'm not familiar with Prostart, but I can't imagine any decent, name-brand remote starter not having two ignition outputs these days. I would re-read the installation guide to make sure. In any event, even if it only has one ignition output, the installation manual should include a diagram to use a relay to configure an extra ignition output. TIP: If you haven't noticed yet, the wiring in the Matrix is very thin and brittle, and will easily break when using a wire stripper. To get around this, just heat each wire slightly with the flame from a cigarette lighter before trying to strip it.

Thanks for the great tip. I will be back with more question as I am reading the Prostart manual.

Hi after some search on internet I have to use two relays one for 2nd starter and other one for 2nd ignition in addition there is also a 5th realy on main harness of the R/S which can be used for 2nd ignition or 2nd starter or 2nd accessories. I wonder I can use this output (5th relay)and substitute it for one of the 2nd ignition or starter wire.Thanks a lot

Yes, that is exactly what the "5th Relay" is for. You can set it for either IGN2 or Starter2 and use it for that wire in the Matrix's ignition harness. That will still leave one ignition wire un-powered. The ProStart 3310 does not make things easy for you to add a relay to support that 5th ignition wire. See the bottom of Page 20 in the CT3310 Install guide for an example or the extra relay wiring ***. *** This circuit uses the GWR wire that might be needed for the ADS AL CA bypass module... Also note that the required ADS AL CA firmware depends on which transponder key your Matrix has. Either 40 Bit (TL1) or 80 Bit "G" key (TL4).Soldering is fun!