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bluneon

in February i ordered the denso reman alternator from toyota and it has been in the vibe running just fine for well over a month. i'll be keeping the used alternator from the pick and pull as a spare.

bluneon

i wanted to test the theory that the 27060-0d110 alternators were all the same, regardless of vehicle model. since the p/n 27060-0d110 shows up on alternators originally installed in corollas and matrixs and vibes i went to the pick and pull. pick and pull alternators are only 20 bucks and consideri...

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i'm searching alternators online and i'm getting differing information about which ones are compatible with a base 2006 with the 1zz 1.8L some sites say the 210-0395 denso reman works and other sites say it doesn't. the 210-0393 denso is also giving me the same results, some sites say it fits while ...

bluneon

my 06 has been doing the same exact thing recently intermittently and today it seems to have bought the farm. no a/c light when pressed no fan speeds in any switch position being familiar w how the a/c electrical system operates i know for a fact it's not the fuse(s) because if the fuse circuit is o...

bluneon

set of 4 preferred but not necessary.
willing to piece together if a set isn't available.

thanks.

bluneon

try calling the gm customer affairs number at the bottom of the letter to request a supplemental vehicle. if you're still stuck driving the car the only thing i recommend is to place the person of lowest weight in the seat and hope they don't weigh enough to require the airbag (because the seat belt...

bluneon

if you've read the recall properly it says gm will notify you of further updates......

bluneon

if you're that desperate on using the passenger front seat then don't use the seat belt and don't get into an accident. if you do, at least the airbag in question will not go off. which is the lesser of both evils during an accident? a properly secured passenger that requires air bag inflation durin...

bluneon

this is a next-gen air bag system. if the system determines there is nothing on the seat then there is no point to inflate the air bag. if there is adequate unsecured weight on the pass front seat then the air bag warning light will indicate it will not inflate . try it out. put a heavy box on the s...

bluneon

AWD issue at ~40mph

bluneon

the first gen awd vibes were not performance vehicles. a 1.8L engine with an awd exhaust manifold is more restricted because of how it's routed around the transfer assembly, this brings horsepower & torque down. add the extra weight of the drivetrain and it's power to weight ratio is horrible. f...

bluneon

pretty sure it's because the car has a few hundred pounds of extra drivetrain being awd.

test drive a fwd vibe or matrix and feel how much more responsive the car will be. even a corolla seems peppier.

bluneon

are you sure your p0171 code isn't due to a failing intake manifold gasket that is very common on the 1zz engines?

bluneon

basic automotive electrical system components must work together. if one component fails then the rest of the system will be under extreme pressure to keep the engine running. if your alternator took a crap then the battery light will come on. the alternator may be completely dead or simply not prod...

bluneon

let's not waste any more time and money by throwing parts at the thing or assume worst case scenario without the proper diagnosis. nothing's worse than jumping to conclusions and realizing it was never fixed. hub play isn't an indication that the wheel bearing is going bad. there can be play in the ...

bluneon

check if you're getting around 12 volts at the window motors while pressing the switches. if you are, you will need a new motor(s).

bluneon

just underneath the metal fender between the headlamp and the fender flare is a black plastic bracket. there are tabs on both the bracket and the edge of the bumper cover. these hold each other together. but the corner of the bumper is ripped. there is a 10mm screw that holds the corner to the fende...

bluneon

there are 2 major tire sensor systems. the first system is passive. it's less accurate, but less annoying and there isn't a single component that will wear out. the system is based on the wheel speed sensors. consider your tires are properly inflated, you're rolling down the road; your wheels and ti...

bluneon

that youtube video doesn't apply to press-in wheel bearings. there really aren't any easy ways to deal w the corroded snap ring. apply tons of penetrating oil a chisel and a hammer and screwdriver to try to pound one end out once you get an end loose and pried out you're home free, continue to pry o...

bluneon

consider basic fluid-temperature dynamics. brake fluid condenses when cold. expands when warm. fluid level will change with respect to temperature change. consider also that as the brake pads/shoes wear, the pistons/cylinders will need more fluid to take up the slack. this will drop fluid level in t...

bluneon

the key word i keep paying attention to is the voltage dropping below 12v while running. i would suspect the alternator itself. the internal voltage regulator might be failing after running a while, hence the voltage dropping to less than 12v. for proper electrical operation the alternator MUST gene...

bluneon

do you have a multimeter? start the car, allow it to run until open loop warmup is completed (normal idle, not warmup idle speed). turn off all loads inside the car, measure the voltage between both battery posts. what is it reading? it must be reading around 14 volts. new battery, new alternator. i...

bluneon

a lot of the old darker fluid is still in the torque converter won't drain out when doing a drain and fill.

bluneon

I took it to the shop and both the battery and alternator outputs are within their normal ranges. can you elaborate? what did the shoppe describe as 'normal range' for an alternator? normal voltage for a battery is 12-13 volts. normal range output for an alternator under no load is around 14 volts....

bluneon

your parking brake might be sticking; your caliper might be sticking, your cable might be sticking. there might be an opening allowing water/corrosion to the cable system.

bluneon

as stated in the recall notice: Q5: What should a customer do if the AirBag Warning light is illuminated? A5: The airbag warning light is designed to come on when the engine switch is turned to the â€œONâ€ position during the ignition cycle check function. It goes off after about 6 seconds. This me...

bluneon

there is no testing appropriate for the diagnostic module. it's either bad or it's good. if the system doesn't show up when scanning it then it needs to be replaced. if it's throwing multiple codes for itself AND satellite sensors/inflators then the sensors/inflators need to be replaced first; assum...

bluneon

i'd take it to someone who knows what they're doing. you wouldn't want to inadvertently trigger the air bags or screw something up, unless you're crazy like that....

bluneon

the diag module itself is pretty much telling you it's bad.

bluneon

i re-read your first post and you stated that the new fuse pops whenever you switch the lights on. the light bulbs are basically resistors . so considering the basic electrical path from power to ground the issue will most likely be after the switch and before the resistance, which would make it a h...

bluneon

let's talk about basic electrical principles: here is a very basic electrical illustration positive power source---->circuit protection-----switch/relay---->resistor/motor------>ground. imo based on your description: disconnecting the ground will still blow the fuse disconnecting the resistor/motor ...

bluneon

the intermediate shaft cross bearing might be partially seized. it's the shaft bolted between the steering rack and the upper steering column. check the cross that sits before the shaft goes through the firewall. to isolate this liberally spray penetrating oil all over the cross bearing. test drive....

bluneon

the 2 conditions as stated previously; first: if the gasket is not cured. meaning it can still squish out, smear, etc and still has to cure/harden. if you start the engine too soon before the silicone has a chance to cure then you risk uncured silicone to circulate through the crankcase, possibly cl...

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All they did for our 2003 was install a new inflator assembly into the 12-year old everything else. the previous recall number: 14735 GM Recall Replace Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Module this was phase 1, which is exactly what dealerships are doing right now. the new recall number: 14525 Produ...

bluneon

first things first; was the car acting like this BEFORE the remote start install?

process of elimination would determine......

regardless, since removal of the remote start; have you checked the fuses?

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from what i've found this recall is to replace the entire passenger front module; inflator, bag and frame. the whole shebang. this is a regional recall, areas w high humidity can cause corrosion in the assembly, the corrosion can weaken the frame. in the act of inflation the corrosion may cause the ...

bluneon

recalls are issued to replace/update specific components. recalls are not required to repair any pre-existing or future issues.

bluneon

first you should look into making sure the condensate drain tube isn't clogged. you might want to run a mini toilet snake through it and hope the obstruction drains out with the pooled water in the hvac box. remove the cabin filter, reinstall the filter cover. start car, run a/c on full cold, blower...

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do you live/drive on a dirt road often? if yes, wheel bearing life expectancy is reduced. do you drive on crappy pot hole ridden roads? if yes, wheel bearing life expectancy is reduced. do you drive in water deep enough to submerge the wheel bearings? if yes, wheel bearing life expectancy is reduced...

bluneon

that first shoppe sounded like they knew what they were doing. it sounded like they were trying to take advantage of you. claiming that something inside the dash is wrong as the bait. you bite and have them do it. they switch and only do a recharge....and you're out of alot of money. years ago i had...

bluneon

high side line gets hot. low side line gets cold. if the shoppe is saying something is wrong in the dash, they might be referring to the evaporator core which is balls deep inside the dash. if you're claiming the that the line that is supposed to get cold doesn't BUT the clutch engages, then the sho...

bluneon

before you go buying airbags, let us know what exact code your srs system is throwing. do you have side impact airbags installed in the front seats? based on your description, you said drivers side air bag module. make sure you don't need the one in the seat. the one in the steering wheel is called ...

bluneon

the drum is most likely out of round and/or the shoes weren't properly greased/adjusted.

bluneon

what are the codes

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there is no testing available for the srs system. if/when there are codes, you really only have 1 choice in fixing the light, that is by replacing faulty components. if there is an issue with the srs system then the diagnostic module will throw the light. if there is a problem with the diagnostic mo...

bluneon

you do know that there are small holes designed into the muffler to allow water to drip out....

bluneon

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the display can be fixed.

bluneon

i will be the bearer of bad news. a transmission is like the human brain. deprive the human brain of oxygen for too long then irreparable damage will result. there is no fixing it back to 100% by simply resupplying it w oxygen. the transmission completely depends on trans fluid to keep it cool and r...

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has this vehicle been properly diagnosed and repaired?

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did you ever find your leak?

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