So I've been looking into to doing a few mods to the xa and I just want it some what loud but not so loud that it's annoying for long drives . Something fun but still smooth but I can't find anything ..read more

Dead battery and can't shift out of Park. Is there a way to manually bypass the solenoid that locks the shifter into Park so I can put it into neutral in order to roll it in the driveway? Or should I put a jumper pack on the battery to supply electricity to the solenoid ..read more

I have a 1zz-Fe engine from a 04 Toyota corolla S and was wondering if I can put it in a Scion Xa manual Transmission. from what I you can, but idk if the mounts are the same or what it will intel. I would like to do this swap and set this as a project car. Has anyone done this before or attempted this before? Are the tranny, mounts and plugs the same or would there has to be a lot of modification be in valued? Both engine and tranny on both cars has 140k mileage on them. engine is set at... Can a 1zz-fe fit in a XA ..read more

[Issues Solved] There is a short in the wiring on the passenger seat. This wiring needs to be replaced in order to fix my issue of the airbag safety light coming on ..read more

Hi, I bought my first scion xa two weeks ago and the entire exhaust is rotted off of it, besides the header. Ok, so I ordered up a new catalytic converter, resonator, and muffler, everything I needed or so I thought. The one I purchased says it fits 2000-2005 toyota echo, and all years scion xa 1.5 liter. I took all the old exhaust off, and went to install my new one; the new catalytic flange holes are too wide, and the diameter of the catalytic pipe is much larger than the oem exhaust... 06 Scion XA exhaust fitment issues ..read more

Anti-Lock brakes kicking in intermittently on a normal stop, no codes, not sure what is going on any suggestions? Thank you ..read more

Basically, the alternator bracket bolt that is connected to the engine block broke in half. The screw broke in half, one half is inside the engine. Is there anything I can do ..read more

Hi, I have an 06 Scion XA - Great car! Anyway, all of the power locks work but I can no longer open the rear hatch with the key. The key will no longer turn. It used to work, then just stopped. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks Paul ..read more

I have a random question . I have a 06 scion xa manual with about 250k on it never a problem really .. buddy has a 06 scion xb automatic with 92k on it and is undrivable ..was thinking of swapping the xb motor into the xa and getting more life outa the xa ...they are the same motor so should be pretty strait forward swap right? except ones a manual and other a automatic ..read more

Hello all, new 05 xA owner here have some questions. When I drive the car past 40-45mph it makes a humming noise as if I was riding on big off-road tires. The xA is all original with 130k miles. I know I have some catching up to do with preventive maintenance. But it looks like I'll need to sart with wheel bearings. What do you guys (n gals) think? What else should I check/replace assuming nothing had been done? Where is a good place to get those bearings and what should I expect to pay... Just bought 05 xA, some things to fix, need help ..read more