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by meidou
Fri Aug 07, 2015 11:16 am
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: Sound from car when steering
Replies: 2
Views: 760

Sound from car when steering

Hi All I have an 07 Vibe and there seems to be a clunking sound coming from the car when I turn the steering wheel.I have made an audio recording of the sound: https://soundcloud.com/meidou So far I have replaced the control arm but this does not seem to solve the problem. The clunk appears when I a...
by meidou
Fri May 22, 2015 10:28 am
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: Front sway bar installation questions
Replies: 2
Views: 1158

Re: Front sway bar installation questions

Can any one offer any insight on this?
by meidou
Wed May 20, 2015 4:19 pm
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: Front sway bar installation questions
Replies: 2
Views: 1158

Front sway bar installation questions

Hi all, I am planning to install a front sway bar into my vibe in the coming weeks.I am following chocarl's DIY: http://forums.genvibe.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=2888&p=485750&hilit=Front+Sway+Bar+Installation+w%2F+pics#p485750 However I have been comparing it to that of Hotchkiss's...
by meidou
Sun Apr 12, 2015 11:35 am
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: Sound coming from car when steering wheel is turned all the way
Replies: 4
Views: 1481

Re: Sound coming from car when steering wheel is turned all the way

I found the solution to the problem, it was one of the underside panels that got dislodged.All is well.

Alt least now I know how to diagnose a powersteering pump failure.

Thanks again for all your help.
by meidou
Thu Apr 09, 2015 12:31 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: Sound coming from car when steering wheel is turned all the way
Replies: 4
Views: 1481

Re: Sound coming from car when steering wheel is turned all the way

Thank you so much for a quick response.I will check to see if anything is rubbing this weekend when I take the winter tires off.
I honestly believe that the CV axle is dying.It may be time for me to change them.
by meidou
Wed Apr 08, 2015 3:57 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: Sound coming from car when steering wheel is turned all the way
Replies: 4
Views: 1481

Sound coming from car when steering wheel is turned all the way

Hi all, I have a 2007 Vibe with 195K km.I have a sound similar to air escaping from a can of air coming from somewhere around the wheels when I turn the steering wheel all the way to the left.This sound only happens when the car is stationary. I have checked the symptoms online and it seems all indi...
by meidou
Thu Mar 06, 2014 1:27 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: '09 GT Oil Consumption
Replies: 13
Views: 3578

Re: '09 GT Oil Consumption

I believe the same engine was found in the 3rd gen Rav 4 and there was a recall on premature wear on the seals in the pistons.
Here is the TSB link : http://www.rav4world.com/tsb/2011/T-SB-0094-11.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by meidou
Sun Sep 01, 2013 1:14 am
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: WTB: Cigarette Lighter For 2006 Vibe
Replies: 6
Views: 1015

Re: WTB: Cigarette Lighter For 2006 Vibe

Here you go
http://dx.com/p/car-cigarette-lighter-socket-12v-117599" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

free shipping worldwide
by meidou
Mon Aug 12, 2013 12:33 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: what to do about faded rear door emblem?
Replies: 12
Views: 2227

Re: what to do about faded rear door emblem?

Debadge
by meidou
Thu Aug 08, 2013 11:01 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Cargo cover/shade
Replies: 4
Views: 1014

Re: Cargo cover/shade

You can make your own for cheaper and its stronger, just visit RONA. http://forums.genvibe.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=21561&p=478050&hilit=cargo+cover#p478050" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; http://forums.genvibe.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=30566&...
by meidou
Tue Jul 30, 2013 11:08 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Splitting wire going into the cigarette lighter socket
Replies: 2
Views: 1047

Re: Splitting wire going into the cigarette lighter socket

Thanks for the reply and the link.
I plan on keeping it plugged in, I am planning to mound it on the headliner just in front of the rear view mirror.Additionally I plan to hide the wire in the A pillar and the head liner.
by meidou
Mon Jul 29, 2013 7:12 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Splitting wire going into the cigarette lighter socket
Replies: 2
Views: 1047

Splitting wire going into the cigarette lighter socket

I recently bought a blueant s4 bluetooth car kit and would like to hard wire it to the my car.It's powered by a USB cigarette lighter adapter rated at 5W 2A.I would like to split the wires feeding the current cigarette lighter socket and then solder it to the USB adapter such that I can power my dev...
by meidou
Thu Feb 07, 2013 7:17 pm
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: new shocks an struts
Replies: 43
Views: 13780

Re: new shocks an struts

Just bumping an old thread guys,the OEM struts are they the same as KYB G2.
I found KYB G2 selling for $300 bucks -http://www.justsuspension.com/vaf/produ ... odel=10709#
Would you recommend these over OEM

Thanks alot guys
by meidou
Tue Nov 20, 2012 8:46 pm
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: Lower dash Removal
Replies: 2
Views: 1780

Re: Lower dash Removal

I haven't seen such info, but that doesn't mean it isn't out there. Why do you want/need to remove your lower dash? Hey Joatmon I need to remove the dash because there is a rattle coming from it when accelerating,I have checked the heat shield, and had a muffler guy check the exhaust,engine mounts ...
by meidou
Mon Oct 15, 2012 4:54 pm
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: Lower dash Removal
Replies: 2
Views: 1780

Lower dash Removal

Hi guys, I was wondering if there is a Lower dash removal guideline.I have seen ragingfish's upper dash removal and also the repair manual -http://madstyle1972.com/Repair/71/20ikx/x040001.pdf. Will these be enough to compete a total dash removal?Do you guys know where I can find a DIY with pics to g...
by meidou
Mon Sep 24, 2012 11:26 am
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: front skid plate / engine undercover?
Replies: 1
Views: 758

Re: front skid plate / engine undercover?

My 07 does have some plastic panels between the rad and the oil pan and rad and transmission fluid pan.
by meidou
Tue Aug 21, 2012 5:40 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: 2007 Vibe Transmission service at 160k
Replies: 3
Views: 1175

Re: 2007 Vibe Transmission service at 160k

Hi
This is the best link on the transmission oil change:

http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/132-9 ... edure.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Meidou
by meidou
Sun Jul 22, 2012 7:14 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Weird Engine sound after 3000 RPM
Replies: 2
Views: 601

Re: Weird Engine sound after 3000 RPM

Hey
I have fixed the vid and made it public.

Sry about that,
Meidou
by meidou
Sun Jul 22, 2012 3:20 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Weird Engine sound after 3000 RPM
Replies: 2
Views: 601

Weird Engine sound after 3000 RPM

Hey Guys I have a 2007 Vibe and recently I have been getting some weird sounds when accelerating past 3000 RPM.See the youtube link for a description of the sound. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoLqj1Xl6fw" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; I do not know what the sound is, bas...
by meidou
Mon Jun 25, 2012 5:40 pm
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: Stiffen Rear Sway Bar DIY and Cheap
Replies: 2
Views: 1388

Re: Stiffen Rear Sway Bar DIY and Cheap

KITT222 wrote:After changing out my sway bar I'm pretty confident that the one on the Vibe/Matrix (and Corolla) are solid.
That sucks, wanted an upgrade on the cheap, ah well time to go hunting for the Progress RSB (kinda reminds me of Moby (removed))
by meidou
Mon Jun 25, 2012 2:36 pm
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: Stiffen Rear Sway Bar DIY and Cheap
Replies: 2
Views: 1388

Stiffen Rear Sway Bar DIY and Cheap

Hey Guys You may find this forum posting interesting: http://www.clubarmada.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20675" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Basically what the guy did was to fill his hollow swaybar with Great Stuff which hardened and made it stiffer. Do you guys think this...
by meidou
Sun Jun 24, 2012 5:30 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Cosmetic damage to Radio Bezel
Replies: 3
Views: 2145

Re: Cosmetic damage to Radio Bezel

KITT222 wrote:A small vinyl might look cool there, like so

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Thanks that looks cool, plus I have ordered some Vinyl for my rims
by meidou
Sun Jun 24, 2012 2:34 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Cosmetic damage to Radio Bezel
Replies: 3
Views: 2145

Cosmetic damage to Radio Bezel

Hey Guys I was in the process of installing my Scan Guage last week and scratched the surface of the radio Bezel :( .In an attempt to repair the damage I did an idiot move and tried a rattle can on it, the solvents in the paint dissolved the surrounding silver Paint.I have seen posts on the forum wh...
by meidou
Thu May 10, 2012 6:01 pm
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: dgekiere 2003 Vibe GT Rally Car
Replies: 98
Views: 51144

Re: dgekiere 2003 Vibe GT Rally Car

This looks amazing.Just curious about one thing, I thought that GT vibes could not be towed with 2 wheels on the ground but instead needed to be placed on a flat bed.
Gl with the mods, I hope this can rival the DS3 that Leob drives.
by meidou
Thu May 10, 2012 2:10 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Door Inserts
Replies: 4
Views: 1240

Re: Door Inserts

Thanks guys, I checked Matrixowners and a Matrix owner from Toronto reupholstered his insert.He used micrsuede but had mentioned that it must stretchy and thin.I am just curious if you guys think leather is thin and stretchy enough.
by meidou
Sun May 06, 2012 9:58 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Door Inserts
Replies: 4
Views: 1240

Door Inserts

Hey
Has any one reupholstered their door inserts?I was thinking about using leather to re upholster it.What do you guys think is it posssible?

Later
by meidou
Tue Jan 10, 2012 8:30 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Strong Vibration
Replies: 23
Views: 7237

Maybe its your engine mounts, there is a transfer of engine vibration directly to your chassis
by meidou
Mon Nov 07, 2011 5:25 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: How to Protect Rear Wiper Motor?
Replies: 5
Views: 976

Re: How to Protect Rear Wiper Motor? (Persephone)

Grease the housing.
by meidou
Sat Nov 05, 2011 1:30 pm
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: Wanting more MPG's!
Replies: 31
Views: 7701

If you go to the ecomoddder website there is a guy with a Matrix, his name is Daox and he was able to achieve close to 50mpg with some mods such as a belly pan ( can be made using cloroplast),keeping his tires at 40psi (I currently do this,the ride is a bit rough but i can achieve 7l/100km), grille ...
by meidou
Wed Nov 02, 2011 6:48 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: X-Men "X" 3-D Logo
Replies: 9
Views: 2280

It took me a while to guess that the Belt buckle could be used.If its one mod I am proud of its that one.AUTOBOTS ROLL OUT
by meidou
Tue Nov 01, 2011 11:25 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: X-Men "X" 3-D Logo
Replies: 9
Views: 2280

Hey. Did you already order the decal.An alternative and cheaper and better option would be to find an Xmen "3D" belt buckle like this : http://www.kaboodle.com/review...uckleI made an autobot decal from a belt buckle and it looks great plus it can survive the winters of Toronto so its dura...
by meidou
Tue Nov 01, 2011 11:17 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Meidou's 2007 Base Vibe (Auto)
Replies: 6
Views: 1318

Thks guys.I am really going to baby this car.The bug deflector has been my best investment so far.BTW the transformer decal is actually a Belt buckle that I decided to convert into a decal since the ones selling on Amazon were all plastic.
by meidou
Sat Oct 29, 2011 1:15 pm
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Meidou's 2007 Base Vibe (Auto)
Replies: 6
Views: 1318

Meidou's 2007 Base Vibe (Auto)

Hey guys this is my Vibe (07 Base Auto).Its all stock with the exception of front strut bar.Its my first car and so far (>100,000km) it has not given me any problems with the exception of the PCM reprogramming.I am hoping to keep it for a very long time. http://imageshack.us/photo/my-...i.jpg/http:/...
by meidou
Sun Sep 04, 2011 3:51 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Intermittent vibration problem---SOLUTION!
Replies: 15
Views: 6232

Do you have hubcaps? Try driving the car without them
by meidou
Sat Sep 03, 2011 4:26 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: My Vibe wouldn't accelerate and it would stop
Replies: 14
Views: 5041

Re: My Vibe wouldn't accelerate and it would stop (Mynewvibe)

where in the GTA did you buy gas from? It would be nice to know since i dont want to make the same mistake
by meidou
Wed Aug 31, 2011 1:12 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Sluggish Acceleration After Pcm Recall
Replies: 13
Views: 2946

Thanks I will check to ensure that the connections are snug/
by meidou
Mon Aug 29, 2011 5:53 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Sluggish Acceleration After Pcm Recall
Replies: 13
Views: 2946

I think I fixed the problem,I disconnected the battery so as to reset the onboard computer.Acceleration is no longer sluggish.I hope it lasts
by meidou
Fri Aug 26, 2011 7:56 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Matrix rear spoiler on Vibe
Replies: 0
Views: 564

Matrix rear spoiler on Vibe

Would a matrix spoiler fit on an 07 vibe with little mods
by meidou
Tue Aug 23, 2011 11:02 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Sluggish Acceleration After Pcm Recall
Replies: 13
Views: 2946

Re: Sluggish Acceleration After Pcm Recall (Salsa Guy)

I have not seen any changes in the mpg of the car.I just came back from the dealer and one of the mechanics took a look at the car and said eveerything is ok since the check engine light is not on.Additionally he said that the change in the PCM may have added abt 10Hp to my car and also the slow acc...
by meidou
Mon Aug 22, 2011 9:35 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Sluggish Acceleration After Pcm Recall
Replies: 13
Views: 2946

Re: Sluggish Acceleration After Pcm Recall (Salsa Guy)

This problem only started with the change of the PCM chip.Prior to that the car was ok.
by meidou
Mon Aug 22, 2011 5:01 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Sluggish Acceleration After Pcm Recall
Replies: 13
Views: 2946

Re: Sluggish Acceleration After Pcm Recall (Salsa Guy)

Thks for the prompt replyIt was replaced over 3000 km ago.I guess i should visit the dealer.
by meidou
Sun Aug 21, 2011 10:13 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Sluggish Acceleration After Pcm Recall
Replies: 13
Views: 2946

Sluggish Acceleration After Pcm Recall

Hey everyone,I am a long time troll on this forum and have found alot of answers for the problems with my car.I have a 2007 Vibe AT,after the recall of the ECU I have found that the acceleration form 0 to 60 km has been faster however when going from 80km to 120km or above the car seems a bit sluggi...