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My 2009 2.4L auto has a ground cable on the right side of engine(passenger side). One end is attached to the cylinder hear above the alternator and below the oil filler cap. The cable runs over and is attached to the fender. You need to remove the radiator overfill tank as cable is under that on fen...

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You will effect the brake balance from front to rear on the car by changing the wheel cylinder size. By going bigger on the rear wheel cylinders, you will have more, or stronger braking, on the rear tires. Since the rear has little weight on it, this could cause the rear tires may lock during brakin...

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See my last post above. 5th gear synchronizer is worn out. Transmission needs to be pulled and rebuilt; or replace the transmission.

You can also try finding a used transmission from a salvage yard. Here is just one link to search: https://www.partshotlines.com/

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Carquest is still a thing? Haven't seen one in 20 years. Carquest is still around. Years ago, Carquest was bought by Advanced Autp Parts. Because of this Advanced closed or renamed Carquest stores at that time so most Carquest stores where gone, except for the independently own Carquest stores. If ...

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Dumb question but are the Matrix parts interchangeable for the Vibe? I know they're basically the same car. So for my 2004 Vibe, I can just get a 2004 Matrix part for what I need? For the most part, the cars are the same. GM did use and do some different things to the Vibe then the Matrix. The obvi...

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On these, I start by using a wire brush to clean the exposed threads from the end of the nut. Soak this area with a good penetrating lube like K&W Knock'er-Loose. https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/knock-er-loose/chemicals---fluids/maintenance-chemicals/grease---lube/graphite-lubricant/95c12af...

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I would not say this is a common problem. I would think that Salsa Guy's coil problems were the result of the bad solder joints he had. The signal coming into the coil packs is low voltage and the smallest increase in this can cause the coil voltage output to go well beyond what that the coil is des...

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If it did not come from the factory with it, it is not needed. The 2006 does not have enough electrical load that it requires a decoupling pulley. The pulley will never decouple with the small load on the alternator and the 1.8L engine. It would be a waste of time and money. Also, the ECM is not pro...

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I would think the RPM of the engine should increase when the clutch slips and not dip. If the engine RPM's drop for a few seconds, I wonder if the butterfly in the throttle body is sticking. When was the last time you cleaned the throttle body?

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Here is a link to check. You what to look at sections 30 to 40 to see break downs of the things you are look at. https://madstyle1972.com/Repair/ You are never going to know what the problem is until you start taking things apart and inspecting them. I would start with the axle shafts you installed ...

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Yes, drain and fill. The whole system only holds roughly 8 quarts. If you do a drain and fill, you will only need roughly 3.5 quarts. You can not drain the convertor, which holds at least halve the fluid. From what I have read about the transmission fluid is that the main difference between the olde...

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I have changed the transmission fluid at 50,000 and 100,000 on our '09 Vibe. The last time I used the Valvoline MaxLife fluid and have had no issues. I would suggest you drop the pan and change out the transmission filter. There are also two magnets in the bottom of the oil pan that need to be clean...

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Yes, joatmon, I don't know how I missed that. Only the '09 and '10 have electric power steering. Old age is getting to me. :D I guess I would be leaning more toward the pump or rack being the problem, but not being there I could not say. With the steering all the way to it's end of travel is when th...

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The same TSB from Toyota was also for the Toyota RAV4 model; here are some links to the coupler bearing issue that may be worth reading.

https://www.rav4world.com/threads/elect ... nt.273857/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWjsKGIzJwQ

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Attached is info for the drive shaft for the AWD model. If I remember right, there was Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) put out by Toyota about noise from the clutch pack bearings for the rear drive. It may still be on this forum board if you use the search.

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I still pop in here about once per week to look around. I do Not do social media, period. Xyz, myface, your what ever they what to call themself today, have been and always will be useless to me. One concerning thing here lately are some of the post that are way off from any topic that should be on ...

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I was driving the Vibe, when the engine died, and it did not effect the power steering at all. My other car had the engine stall and it was all hands on the wheel trying to get it steered over to the side of the road. That is a nice thing about the electric power steering and a safe thing, too. The ...

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Good and cheap do not go together. They are in most way opposites of each other. Value for your money may be a better choice of words. I like General Altra-MAX RT43 tires. They are not a cheap tire but are rated one of the best by Consumer Reports, while being a mid range price. A value buy in my bo...

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Each gear has its own synchronizer ring. Once the brass synchro is worn out from poor shifting habits, it is gone. It will only get worse until the ring is replaced. In the old days when this would happen in high gear, you would tie the shifter in place, so it would not pop out of gear, with rope. Y...

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Did the cooling fan / fans come on when it was that hot? If the fans did not come on, you have a problem with the cooling fan controls. You may also what to change out the thermostat when you are changing the antifreeze. Make sure that no air is trapped in the cooling system when you change out the ...

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On old cars, before catalytic convertors were installed, start up smoke was cause by hard valve stem seals that were leaking oil as long as the engine did not burn a lot of oil. A catalytic convertor can cover up the oil smoke as the catalytic convertor gets very hot. The catalytic convertor can bur...

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After spending more on repairs then the car is worth to make it like new, you have ask yourself; is it time to buy a new car?

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Does your input shaft look like the one I has shown that came from my Vibe manual? Rock Auto Parts shows some clutch kits with the pilot bearing and some without the bearing. It could be that the clutch kit fits multi-able vehicles that use and may not use this bearing.

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Here is link with more info about that code, and note that the Vibe is a Toyota drive train: https://www.autocodes.com/p0420_toyota.html Toyota & Nissan The most common cause for P0420 in Toyota and Nissan cars is a bad catalytic converter. You should also ensure your engine is not burning motor...

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jamesmetairie, you did read my reply in the link I posted above? The last part of my reply tells you what was installed, a tapered shim: "The rear axle is a one piece unit on the standard Vibe as seen here: http://madstyle1972.com/Repair/27/20ixc/conponen.pdf If the toe is out of spec and all p...

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Count the number of pan bolts in your transmission pan and get the filter that has the pan gasket that has the same number of bolt holes in the gasket. You can also look at the pan gasket shape and match that to your pan to figure out which filter kit you need for your transmission. If you pull the ...

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Yes, there are two different 5 speed transmissions used. The easy way to ID the transmissions is to count the number of bolts holding the pan on to the transmission. The shape of the transmission pan gasket is also different. That is how I identified my transmission so I could order the proper trans...

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I believe the Toyota center caps will not fit the GM 17" rims. The diameter of the center cap for the 17" rim did not come close to matching with a Toyota center cap, if memory serves me right. Which is why I purchased the Mini Cooper caps to try as the size was the closest I could find.

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Calipers can be the main cause of rotors going bad. You can check this with a temperature IR gun to see how hot the rotors are. A stuck caliper piston, slide pins, bad pin sealing boots, etc.... Also a bad brake line hose or a pinched steel brake line can cause this same thing to happen too. That is...

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I was in the same boat as you about 5-6 years ago. I wound up ordering a re-manufactured 17" wheel from a company on e-bay. Back then it was $136 for the rim. That included the return shipping cost. There was also a core cost if the old rim was not returned. The repaired rim looked like it was ...

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I would thing that at 19+ volts, you would have boiled the acid out of the battery. You should have acid all over the top of the battery from the excessive charging. Anything above 16 volts can cause damage to the system. If the regulator can not sense the voltage in the system, or senses low voltag...

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Start by having it scanned for chassis codes or C- codes and for wheel sensor input signals. Your common (cheap) reader will not read C codes. A scanner is needed, not just a code reader. There is a TSB out on the second gen Vibe for rear wheel speed sensor cable connections. The cable connections a...

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This Youtube video may give you an idea of a way to open the door from the inside. This is for the same problem but for a Kia Sorento. Look at your other door and see if this method will work for you.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuY4okD_Q_8

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Here is info about the immobilizer system. The thing to note here is in red. If all ignition keys are lost, replacement of the transponder key ECU assembly is required. You need to check to see if GM even sales the transponders anymore. If they do then hold on to your wallet as andrewclaus has said....

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If it is popping out or will not stay in gear, this is a sign that the synchronizer rings are worn out in the transmission. The only repair at this point is to rebuild the transmission or replace it. The synchro get worn because the engine speed does not match the transmission gear speed when a shif...

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I only had 1ZZs, are timing chains problematic in the 2ZRs? Problematic, no. I must admit that i was thinking of the 2.4L with the counter balance shafts and chain that has a spring loaded tensioner for that chain. Anyways, chains do wear along with the guides, and the tensioner can only take up so...

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That engine knock might be a connecting rod bearing. Check out other videos, see what you think. The misfire code is initiated by the crankshaft position sensor. If it senses a variation in shaft speed by more than a percent or two, and it's in one position consistently, it'll put out the code. Sin...

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Here is the list: Code P0304 Toyota Possible Causes Intake air leak Faulty spark plug #4 Faulty ignition coil #4 Clogged or faulty fuel injector #4 Fuel injectors #4 harness is open or shorted Fuel Injectors #4 circuit poor electrical connection Ignition coils #4 harness is open or shorted Ignition ...

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As temperatures fall, so does tire pressure. I just had to add air again because my TPMS light is on again. Temps are getting to -10ºF at night and colder temps are coming our way, so this is not strange. The Vibe tires do not hold a lot of volume of air so the tire pressure varies a lot more with t...

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As joatmon said, it could be a small vacuum leak. As the engine warms and the parts expand, the leak seals up. Other thought are possible fuel injector leaking as it sits, and possible throttle body butterfly sticking. Make sure your throttle body is clean. What brand of spark plugs are you using? H...

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If you pull the dip stick and read what is on the dip stick. If it is like mine, it will tell you to use WS fluid and that is the fluid you should use. I have a 2009 (2.4L) and the manual says to use T-IV fluid but the dip stick in the transmission said WS. It is just another misprint in the owners ...

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At kgw51gmc: First, a blow fuse is never the problem, it is the result of a problem. A fuse is a safety device and only blows because something in that circuit is causing the issue. Until you fix that something, you will continue to blow fuses. Next, you stated that you have no taillights. Do you ha...

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The Continental tire that tpollauf post above a rated at the top of Consumer Reports lastest tire test. The next tire down on the list at Consumer Reports is the General AltiMAX RT43. I have had both on my Vibe. The Continental cost more and only has slightly better wet traction then the General Alt...

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I would drain it, pull the pan, clean inside of pan and magnets, replace the filter, install new pan gasket, and install pan. It will take ~3.5 qt of fluid. You will need a inch-pound torque wrench for the filter and pan bolts. To make sure you get the right filter and pan gasket set, you need to co...

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When was the last time you replaced the filter and fluid? Check the bottom of the pan for material and clean the magnets. You will need a inch-pound torque wrench to put the filter back on. It could also be the valve body or a solenoid, but start with the filter and fluid. If you continue to drive i...

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Here, this link may help: https://www.700r4transmissionhq.com/p07 ... a-corolla/

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Cost to paint do vary, as any car repair does. Coastal areas seem to higher cost then the middle of the country. Cost vary also with how well you want it painted. The type of job, like a used car lot paint job is less then a new car paint job. Another option is to do a wrap on the car. This link may...

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Does this happen more often the longer the car sits, like first thing in the morning as the car sat over night? If yes, then it could be the fuel pressure regulator is going bad and/or leaking. The motor has to crank for a while until fuel pressure builds up to start the engine. The Vibe fuel pump d...

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Take a screw drive and tap the side of that washer off the oil pan. The oil pan should be flat with no bung or bulge around the drain hole in the oil pan. I have used sealing washers on drain plugs made from aluminum, plastic, gasket material, but my preferred choice is copper. I do not change this ...

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