I replaced the canister instead of reversing the lines. It seemed to work, but the code came back after a few months. I ignored it for quite a while but it's time to face it again. Codes now read: P0441 P0455 P0171 Everything suggestive of a severe vacuum leak that has thus far been elusive. So, I c...

I need to get to the fuel pump hatch that's supposedly beneath the rear seat, but every video I've found shows the rear seat in 2 parts with a couple convenient bolts in each. . . Not the case here. It's one solid piece with, I believe, one clip on each side. I can't figure out how the clips work an...

Did you ever get this fixed? If not... I have a couple ideas. For the record, I'm not a mechanic, just been driving quirky Pontiacs since I bought my first car, which is also when I first became familiar with this code. ;) This code does usually, specifically mean an electrical problem.. "High ...

I never did get this fixed, but once the weather was back in the positive double digits, the caliper started doing its job again so I nearly forgot about it. Now, in searching for some info on a different issue, I found that there was a recall on my car, shortly after its release in 2009, due to the...

the 35mpg hwy dream is not likely achievable in a vibe We reguarly get 32mpg in our '07 Vibe. We have seen numbers of 35+, and have even been at 40mpg a couple times. It's all in how you drive, the maintenance, tires/tire wear, etc. Congrats, sir. I'm a bit jelly reading that. What are your average...

The bottom line when it comes to mileage in the vibes is that it's not made well for high speed. It's not exactly aerodynamic, small wheels/tires don't coast smoothly like the bigger ones, and it's lightweight compared to other cars so the law of inertia isn't exactly on your side. Particularly in t...

P0441 is usually the purge valve solenoid located on the charcoal canister under the car. Over the years, the spring that opens/closes that valve gets a little corroded going in one direction. I know on the first gens, you can simply switch the vac lines going to this solenoid, and work the spring ...

Ignore what I said about it being steady on the highway. driveability seems to be worsening. It now bogs down after bumps, even little ones... Something must be loose, right? Just a guess - the temperature might be contributing to the increasing severity. I could be wrong, but it seems to be more dy...

I don't know what brand, but I had it done by a highly recommended mechanic that has done a lot of service for me in the past. I'm sure he knew what he was doing, and they always use OEM parts in their shop. The problem that sent me to get new plugs has not returned. What brings me here is an all ne...

Thanks for the input and direction...
Plus and wires were done 2 months ago after getting some misfire codes, they were indeed overdue. XD
So, uhh... What's next?

"The only difference is the additives" :lol: Indeed, fuel is fuel just as milk is milk, but both of them go bad once they're left to sit for too long, and what you add to fuel changes its effects as much as what you might add to milk, eg. Ovaltine vs. Chocolate flavored Ex-Lax. ;) Every ch...

2009 Vibe Gt, 2wd I'm positive there was a metal flap at the entrance to the tank.. the one on a spring that is pushed aside when you insert a fill-up nozzle, but a few posts here about older versions say that there isn't such a flap as it would be redundant to the fuel check valve... so my query mi...

Thank you each for the replies. Zbyers - I agree with you, a sticking caliper could indeed be easy to diagnose and as I mentioned, I've dealt with that particular issue already once this year. My current issue, as stated, is the opposite of a sticking caliper - it is not engaging at all. As far as c...

I ripped out the pestilent blue wire that was causing me so much grief and am finally in control of my headlights.

I'm still curious.. has anyone done work on the cluster?

Just a whole lot of "ditto". 2009 GT 2.4, burning oil, poor fuel economy... Cheers. I've tried additives and a multitude of driving techniques and extra maintenance but the bottom line seems to be that the 30+ mpg range is for the 1.8L and those that don't exceed 60mph on the highway.

I concur with Mr. Zbyers. The code would refer to the O2 sensor, and the lack of get-up-and-go means that the sensor is doing it's job and you've likely got a stuffed cat.

Same thing happened in my first TWO Pontiacs.

Kudos. *Bump*

onesidedown wrote: ↑Tue Dec 10, 2019 4:23 pm What about amp power?

Someone drew a diagram to assist with bypassing the factory amp, if that's what you're looking for. I don't know how to link to other posts, if you even can, but I bumped it up in the "Active Topics" section for you in case that helps.

Nice post. Thank you. I'm gonna go ahead and add this to my to do list.

Greetings!

One day you start up your vibe and are greeted with 3 lights on your dash. 1. Check engine. 2. VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) 3. Traction Control Off Maybe your car seems to be running fine, maybe the warning lights don't even stay on for long, but you take it to your local parts store for a quick ...

I found this topic very informative with a lot of good feedback.. maybe it will help some of the people that have recently asked about brake replacement. *Bump*

FIRST - I pre-apologize for the narrative. If you only want the basics, just skip to the bold part. I don't know much about vehicles as a typical girl, I'm going to give all the details cuz I don't know what bits are really necessary to know. Note: My Vibe has passed 372k miles. The repair list is g...

First, I'll admit.. it's been 20 below outside and I have no garage so between the obscene cold and repeated snowfalls I haven't found the ambition to do any investigative work yet.. I will look under the seat soon though. I'm pretty confident that I have not been scattering hardware over the roads ...

370k and counting!

I almost went postal on the car wash attendant due to dozens of screws and nails I've repeatedly found on the floor. Thank goodness I kept my cool, informed them of the issue, and took my business elsewhere. Just my luck.. as I backed out of the bay of carwash #2 I saw more screws laying on the floo...

Everything on it is stock. The majority of those miles were gained on the highway in North Dakota. I'm the second owner. As far as I know, the gentleman who had it before me did nothing to it beyond regular maintenance. I assume he got rid of it because it was burning oil. The Valve cover gasket was...

I know how to turn off the headlights with the parking brake at night if I don't plan on moving but has found a way to make them manually operable when in motion? There are many reasons this would be ideal but mostly it would be nice to be able to turn them off as I'm pulling into my driveway at nig...

Who else has made it over the 350,000 mile hump? What repairs have you had done? How do you maintain your Vibe as your odometer keeps ticking? I have a 2009 Vibe GT with the 2.4 Auto trans. I'm currently burning through about 1 quart of oil between oil changes but she's still running like a champ. T...

Late reply here but just in case... My 2009 Vibe GT, Auto 2.4 has over 350k miles, looks almost new, and is still going strong. :) It is burning some oil but not excessively... About 1 quart between oil changes. The only "major" repair that's been done was a valve cover gasket after 320k. ...

There must be somebody in your neck of the woods who prefers to change the engine rather than the oil. ;) I wouldn't doubt it. XD Also... There was a recall for certain Toyotas having to do with bad piston rings that, among a variety of other quirks, caused an unacceptable amount of oil loss. (Appa...

Just another 59 miles to go and I'll be hitting 350K! 2009 Vibe GT