New to Mirages..

[G4MirageNewbie]

A starting point

https://mirageforum.com/forum/showth...S-won-t-go-off

Thanks! I noticed my light flashing when driving on the highway so I think one or more of the sensors are bad. Oh well, that means I’ll just have to check the tires manually lol

[G4MirageNewbie]

Also, my transmission is leaking on top. See photo. I’m hoping this isn’t terrible

[Fummins]

It's hard to make anything out in the pic you posted. There's really only the shifter seal or a couple of speed sensors that could actually be leaking that high up. I've never seen either leak before. Otherwise, the only other leak I can think of would be the actual case itself.
The only cvt leaks that I have ran into were axle seals that died of natural causes and the oil pan and cartridge filter o-ring that were caused by myself.
I'd clean all the oil off and go from there. Is it possible someone was just extremely sloppy during oil changes(engine or cvt)?

[G4MirageNewbie]

This may be a better pic.. it’s kinda behind the trans dipstick. I’m betting the CVT fluid has never been changed. And the battery is also starting to go. This car was a repo, you know they probably can’t afford maintenance if they can’t afford the car…

[7milesout]

The 2009 year model Toyota Matrix never needs any maintenance whatsoever. It's really quite the phenomenon! Just ask, The Warden, The Beast, The Gift from (Heaven/Hell), my ahem ... wife.

[G4MirageNewbie]

I’d like to add, the vehicle is so lightweight that I was able to flip it back over myself! (Yes, I’m full of dad jokes!)

[7milesout]

I've always been partial to coupes and sedans. That Gee-Foe looks good, to me.

[klroger]

Make sure it's not over full... Spray some degreaser down there, let it sit as per the instructions & wash it off with a garden hose (not a pressure washer) & see if it returns. You may get lucky??? Is it leaving spots on the driveway???

[G4MirageNewbie]

No spots that I noticed. But I can smell it after driving.

[Dirk Diggler]

If your leaking cvt fluid you need to take it into a trans specialist. Who knows how much fluid you've lost?