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by LoneWolf
Fri Feb 02, 2018 9:10 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Getting P0301 Code.....
Replies: 13
Views: 2588

Re: Getting P0301 Code.....

sweet, glad its back to fully functional GT has 216,000 miles on it and since I replaced that 1 injector, should I just replace the other 3, or do a replace as needed type situation?? We don't see many reports of injectors failing here, (doesn't mean they don't fail a lot, but people don't mention ...
by LoneWolf
Mon Jan 29, 2018 11:01 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Getting P0301 Code.....
Replies: 13
Views: 2588

Re: Getting P0301 Code.....

Wanted to give an update on the situation..... After all stated above, I went and bought a reman. fuel injector since it was a low cost try and while waiting for it I did buy a compression tester, which I was gonna do after the fuel injector replace (if it was still acting up).... Once weather co-op...
by LoneWolf
Fri Jan 12, 2018 7:08 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Getting P0301 Code.....
Replies: 13
Views: 2588

Re: Getting P0301 Code.....

My mechanics told me to keep an eye on the coolant level, oil,etc and when driving yesterday and brought it home, I let the car cool down and later checked all the levels....The oil is fine, but the coolant level in the reservoir tank dropped...I guess we can say that the HG is definitely going.... ...
by LoneWolf
Thu Jan 11, 2018 10:42 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Getting P0301 Code.....
Replies: 13
Views: 2588

Re: Getting P0301 Code.....

I had to go in for my mom to take her car in for inspection,since she was still under the weather but I asked him again if he got any codes and he said no....I guess the flashing only happened to him while driving...when he pulled it into the bay the flashing stopped and no cel's popped up with sput...
by LoneWolf
Wed Jan 10, 2018 4:18 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Getting P0301 Code.....
Replies: 13
Views: 2588

Re: Getting P0301 Code.....

Asked him about the compression test and said that it wouldn't do anything...The coolant looks fine and so does the oil.... I kept the vehicle running because if the engine stayed at normal temp, it wouldn't act up....Only when the engine or engine area got cooled down a bit... As far as the temp ga...
by LoneWolf
Tue Jan 09, 2018 7:44 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Getting P0301 Code.....
Replies: 13
Views: 2588

Re: Getting P0301 Code.....

My brother has a small scan tool and the only code that popped up for me was the p0301.... I do recall it sputtering when they pulled it into the bay and he hooked up his scanner and not sure if he was getting the same code or if something else popped up and maybe that's why he was leaning toward th...
by LoneWolf
Tue Jan 09, 2018 12:55 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Getting P0301 Code.....
Replies: 13
Views: 2588

Getting P0301 Code.....

Good day everyone, I just got this code a few days ago and checked the obvious, plugs,coils and even did swaps on the coils,etc and still getting code... I do use my car for work and make deliveries.... Now here's the scenario...Let car sit overnight and start the car the next morning, everything is...
by LoneWolf
Mon May 22, 2017 6:16 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: FOR SALE OBO....2008 Pontiac Vibe White/Gra y Base model 4 door F WD /5-speed/1ZZ motor 4,000$USD PRICE DROP
Replies: 13
Views: 3000

Re: FOR SALE OBO....2008 Pontiac Vibe White/Gra y Base model 4 door F WD /5-speed/1ZZ motor 4,000$USD PRICE DROP

If you want to spruce it up even more, then get a box of that Wipe New for your front/back bumper/trim....I used that stuff on my GT and makes a big difference :)
by LoneWolf
Mon May 22, 2017 12:52 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: I'm Kinda at a Loss here.....
Replies: 2
Views: 1071

Re: I'm Kinda at a Loss here.....

Question for you guys....I'm not that knowledgeable about manual trannys but can a pivot ball have an affect on thrust performance....Like I was trying to explain before, I know my car has the power but it felt like i was being restrained and acted like brakes being applied...I was just at my mechan...
by LoneWolf
Mon May 15, 2017 8:31 am
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: What did you do to your Vibe today?
Replies: 3701
Views: 6073410

Re: What did you do to your Vibe today?

Did some mods with the fog lights and added some behind the scenes aftermarket fog lights.... As in the regular setup on the vibe, you can turn your regular fogs on, only after you switch on the headlights, but made the cut and now I can turn them on when I have my parking lights on only and of cour...
by LoneWolf
Sat Apr 29, 2017 11:23 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: I'm Kinda at a Loss here.....
Replies: 2
Views: 1071

I'm Kinda at a Loss here.....

Greetings everyone, I have an 03 Vibe GT and currently it has a little over 170,000 miles on it....Bought it at 97,000... When I first got it, my mechanics told me i would have fun with it, which so far, really couldn't say that I have...I told my mechanics what has been going on and they just say, ...
by LoneWolf
Sat Aug 13, 2016 2:00 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: New to me 03 GT
Replies: 12
Views: 4169

Re: New to me 03 GT

Welcome Ron...I purchased my first Vibe from a coaxing mechanic of mine, which of course he has a 5 speed himself...lol When I saw mine for sale and it being the GT,(taking it to them to inspect before purchase) I think my mechanic was a little jealous...hahaha I am not fond of red color either but ...
by LoneWolf
Sat Aug 13, 2016 9:20 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: 2003 AWD losing power/acceleration under load
Replies: 10
Views: 3011

Re: 2003 AWD losing power/acceleration under load

I know this post is a few years old but I can relate to the P042 code popping up and nothing else...I have an 03 Vibe GT and was losing my acceleration (tort) and couldn't figure out what was going on with the car since it wasn't popping any codes other than the Catalyst code...For craps and giggles...
by LoneWolf
Thu Aug 04, 2016 4:46 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Tranny Question :)
Replies: 8
Views: 2250

Re: Tranny Question :)

That's most to if not all cases about triggering codes for ignition failure but no codes popped up at all.... The car had about 97,000 miles on it and I know it was taken care of and garage kept...Now it has about 141,000 on it now... The original coils did have some rust on the outer shaft, maybe a...
by LoneWolf
Tue Aug 02, 2016 5:46 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Tranny Question :)
Replies: 8
Views: 2250

Re: Tranny Question :)

Just posting an update here...I was trying to figure on what was going on mainly because of my acceleration takeoff (tort), so that's why i was asking all these questions....I did have the P042 code and basically I replaced the cat and both O2 sensors....I know my mechanics did say that the ignition...
by LoneWolf
Sun Jul 10, 2016 9:11 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Exhaust Upgrade
Replies: 5
Views: 1840

Re: Exhaust Upgrade

Greetings everyone....I have an 03 vibe gt and I am getting the infamous cat code and was wondering if I should just get a new cat and replace or should I spend a little more and get cat back replacement?? My vibe has over 130K miles on it now....I just ordered new O2 sensors (up and downstream) And...
by LoneWolf
Sat May 07, 2016 4:50 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Tranny Question :)
Replies: 8
Views: 2250

Re: Tranny Question :)

Didn't seem to notice to much difference on that....Just wondering if there is still air in the system...I did forget to mention that before I got the car, it did have a new caliper installed on the back drivers side... After I bought the car, it had it's full tort, then as the cooler weather came i...
by LoneWolf
Thu Apr 21, 2016 11:56 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Tranny Question :)
Replies: 8
Views: 2250

Re: Tranny Question :)

Just posting an update to this original question but forgot to mention that the clutch pedal was just a tad bit on the soft side and not really knowing that it also affected my tort (take off speed)....Just recently I noticed my clutch felt alot stiffer and got my takeoff speed again....I have only ...
by LoneWolf
Fri Mar 25, 2016 7:09 am
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: What did you do to your Vibe today?
Replies: 3701
Views: 6073410

Re: What did you do to your Vibe today?

Took my Vibe in today at my mechanics to have them check out the P042 code, which happened on Tues and by Wed, the code cleared itself...My Vibe now has 123,000 and had 97,000 when I bought it last year...Guess they couldn't do anything since there was no code present but we both came to the conclu...
by LoneWolf
Thu Mar 24, 2016 2:38 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: What did you do to your Vibe today?
Replies: 3701
Views: 6073410

Re: What did you do to your Vibe today?

Took my Vibe in today at my mechanics to have them check out the P042 code, which happened on Tues and by Wed, the code cleared itself...My Vibe now has 123,000 and had 97,000 when I bought it last year...Guess they couldn't do anything since there was no code present but we both came to the conclus...
by LoneWolf
Tue Mar 15, 2016 4:14 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Tranny Question :)
Replies: 8
Views: 2250

Tranny Question :)

Hello everyone, New here and I just bought my first Vibe...It's an 03 and currently has 122,000 miles on it now (had 97,000 when I bought last year)... Have a few questions about the vibe in general... First one being about the tranny...Seems to have lost the bite a little taking off from 1st, meani...