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by gotreats
Sat Sep 26, 2020 2:04 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Hood will not latch (fixed).
Replies: 2
Views: 933

Hood will not latch (fixed).

Hi -- Just in case someone out there struggles with this issue, I wanted to share. It was very simple: The latch assembly's bottom 10mm bolt -- there are three total -- attaches to a support rod/beam that, in turn, is bolted to the car's frame. If you peek through the grill or directly under the bum...
by gotreats
Fri Apr 10, 2020 8:41 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Misc: Window seal/run & bent oil baffle
Replies: 3
Views: 1645

Re: Misc: Window seal/run & bent oil baffle

Yup -- Mine looked very familiar as well as, in the other top corner, a furled gap that was super annoying; I couldn't listen to the radio on highway speeds.

Anyways, it's a simple fix and requires just pulling off the door cover (two screws).
by gotreats
Fri Apr 10, 2020 5:53 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Misc: Window seal/run & bent oil baffle
Replies: 3
Views: 1645

Misc: Window seal/run & bent oil baffle

Hi, Like https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=bDuHwyKiOgo, the window runs/chase on my car are terrible, especially the driver's side. I was able to find the part from a 2004 Corolla (I think 2003 and earlier do not fit my 2005 vibe) at a junkyard for $5 . It was the fifth car I looked at it...
by gotreats
Tue Apr 07, 2020 12:41 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: whine/buzz when car is warming up / shifting in reverse
Replies: 19
Views: 3160

Re: whine/buzz when car is warming up / shifting in reverse

Hi again! Sorry for the late reply – everything going on, etc. I hope everyone is playing it safe. I (finally) put in some Toyota-IV fluid as well as a new filter. The transmission drained just over 4 quarts and, aside from nearly using a FT-LB torque wrench instead of an IN-LB(!), everything went s...
by gotreats
Fri Jan 31, 2020 5:29 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: whine/buzz when car is warming up / shifting in reverse
Replies: 19
Views: 3160

Re: whine/buzz when car is warming up / shifting in reverse

I'll look into adjusting the hood stops and update when I have done a drain/change.
by gotreats
Tue Jan 28, 2020 1:13 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: whine/buzz when car is warming up / shifting in reverse
Replies: 19
Views: 3160

Re: whine/buzz when car is warming up / shifting in reverse

The good news is, as you say, the car drives and shifts fine and the noise eventually goes away. One of the many shops to confirm it's an internal noise said that another fluid change is 50/50 if it would help or further hurt the car. I'm hopeful that toyota reliabilty will win out and optimistic si...
by gotreats
Tue Jan 28, 2020 9:32 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: whine/buzz when car is warming up / shifting in reverse
Replies: 19
Views: 3160

Re: whine/buzz when car is warming up / shifting in reverse

It's definitely the transmission. Bad luck. Who knows if the fluid put in cleaned it up a bit and revealed an issue or whatever. Two different transmissions shops told me to drive it until it dies / can't shift, etc.
by gotreats
Mon Jan 27, 2020 5:17 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: whine/buzz when car is warming up / shifting in reverse
Replies: 19
Views: 3160

Re: whine/buzz when car is warming up / shifting in reverse

You say "The car has two bad motor mounts." That probably is your problem . Which two are bad? How do you know they are bad and is there some reason you are ignoring them? http://forums.genvibe.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=46950 Yeah -- It was driving fine without the noise while i...
by gotreats
Mon Jan 27, 2020 5:09 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: whine/buzz when car is warming up / shifting in reverse
Replies: 19
Views: 3160

Re: whine/buzz when car is warming up / shifting in reverse

I could have sworn I listed the two bad motor mounts in the original post but obviously am wrong. If that is issue -- I hope it is -- then I apologize for wasting your time going through my responses. It is likely I'll replace the mounts today and will let you know.
by gotreats
Sat Jan 25, 2020 12:23 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: whine/buzz when car is warming up / shifting in reverse
Replies: 19
Views: 3160

Re: whine/buzz when car is warming up / shifting in reverse

Ha, I appreciate your responses. With luck, by Monday or Tuesday I"ll know more. The transmission fluid and level is good. I even asked a mechanic to look and make sure I wan't an idiot. When the belt was off I played around with the pulleys but couldn't find anything that stood out to me. The ...
by gotreats
Fri Jan 24, 2020 12:00 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: whine/buzz when car is warming up / shifting in reverse
Replies: 19
Views: 3160

Re: whine/buzz when car is warming up / shifting in reverse

With the belt off it still makes the noise. Thanks for the suggestion though! I tried to record it with my phone but forgot to check it before putting the belt back on. I do have a short clip that may better capture the noise, especially when I shift into reverse. https://vocaroo.com/d9wAzXnjldP You...
by gotreats
Fri Jan 24, 2020 10:47 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: whine/buzz when car is warming up / shifting in reverse
Replies: 19
Views: 3160

Re: whine/buzz when car is warming up / shifting in reverse

None that I am aware of. I was worried that shifting into reverse -- if you were able to hear that noise -- indicated something more mechanical? I suppose I should go get a voltmeter and test the alternator, etc. The headlights don't change brightness or anything when I rev the car, if that means an...
by gotreats
Fri Jan 24, 2020 6:58 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: whine/buzz when car is warming up / shifting in reverse
Replies: 19
Views: 3160

whine/buzz when car is warming up / shifting in reverse

2005 Pontiac Vibe / 80k miles There is a whine/buzz when starting car that seems to go away after a while. Maybe the audio quality in the video is enough to capture it -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5EzXgPPRWo -- at the 4/5 second mark is the car shifting into reverse (noise changes). Any quick...
by gotreats
Wed Jan 22, 2020 2:42 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Vibe Transmission mount
Replies: 6
Views: 1325

Re: Vibe Transmission mount

Thanks for this!

cptnsolo77 wrote: Sat Dec 28, 2019 6:50 am Yes ! That is the Toyota part. I replaced 3 recently and they were ALL OEM toyota parts.

Heres a link for replacing :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXcs26e ... J&index=12
by gotreats
Wed Jan 22, 2020 2:41 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: 2004 Vibe GT for sale (NOT MINE)
Replies: 5
Views: 1234

Re: 2004 Vibe GT for sale (NOT MINE)

I'm tempted to buy it and convert it to a camping car but being unemployed right now makes that a silly decision! That said, I tend to stay away from any craigslist ads that use ALL CAPS. Just me?
by gotreats
Fri Jan 17, 2020 12:06 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: For Sale 2006 Pontiac vibe MANUAL!
Replies: 2
Views: 1333

Re: For Sale 2006 Pontiac vibe MANUAL!

How much did this sell for / miles?
by gotreats
Fri Jan 17, 2020 11:55 am
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: First Gen Mounts for sale (brand new, OEM)
Replies: 1
Views: 944

Re: First Gen Mounts for sale (brand new, OEM)

Are these still available?