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How are DRLs not working right? Do you want to disable all automatic headlights, or disable DRL half bright mode so auto headlights come on full bright? The attached PDF is of the fog light wiring diagram for an 03 matrix. Without having one to try on, it looks to me like if you somehow connected t...

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I don't think my DRL's are working properly. Is there a way to bypass this so my headlights are not on 100% of the time? I'm OK with turning the headlights on/off manually. Need to do this anyway now to turn on my fog lights :x due to using a Toyota turn signal switch I had to replace (my old switch...

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Would there be a problem to adding 1.5oz too much R-134a? I have 2 cans @ 12oz each.

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I just replaced my clutch on my ac compressor. I was forced to remove the pressure lines from the compressor so I could R/R the clutch on my workbench. Not much oil came out of the compressor overnight while on the bench. My question is, how do I know how much PAG 46 oil I need to add in my system a...

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Well, the Toyota 84140-02200 fits just like the OEM Pontiac however...the Toyota fog light switch can only be turned to the on position if you have the headlights in the manual on position. Not a biggie, but kind of annoying. I haven't had time to drive the Viberator around to see if the DRL is work...

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I just installed a new clutch on my ac compressor. How do you keep the clutch from spinning to tighten the center bolt down to 13 ftlbs (per 03 Toyota Matrix repair manual spec)? On edit: The repair manual states to use vise grips with a cloth to grip the pulley and clutch while torqueing the bolt d...

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Is the Toyota 84140-02200 the same as the AC Delco part I referenced above? I'm considering going the $25 route since it looks like I now need to replace my ac compressor clutch.

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Thanks Joatmon! Your continued presence on this forum is very much appreciated!

I think I am going to opt for OEM equipment ACDelco D6253C for $75 on Amazon. I don't know what kind of quality the $25 ones from China would be.

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Sounds line you are eluding to the turn signal lever? I will add to your diagnosis that I was occasionally having an instance where my hi beams would be on when I start the car in the am. A little wiggle and flashing them off and on would turn them back off. Seems like I should be shopping for a tur...

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2003 Vibe base. My low beams are on all the time. There is no difference between DRL and my low beams at night. Also, at some point, I noticed my fog lights also stopped working. Thinking the 2 issues are related. Any ideas? I just don't want my full power low beams on all the time. Getting my fog l...

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I would so love to rain cyber fire hell down on ihjwernml579! Effn sob ruining a good thing! Make me a moderator and I'll shut this

down!!!

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ihjwernml579 (aka a$$clown) is the user that I've been having my subscribed topics getting replied to with spam. As much as I like to provide advice to those issues to someone having the same issue I went thru, sadly I'm about ready to unsubscribe from all my topics.

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What is the o2 sensor diameter after the CAT? Is it 18mm? I have a 03 base if it matters.

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Anyone know this for a fact before I waste my $ on a hatch release button? I do not know that for a fact. My first 03 Vibe didn't have power windows/locks, and it did not have the wiring in the door for the door lock and window controls. The hatch release wiring might be there, but I don't have tha...

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I have an '03 base Vibe. No power locks or windows. I recently purchased a replacement hatch assembly and found that I have the hatch release actuator when I pulled the interior panel. Does anyone know if I purchase and install the hatch release button, it will power the hatch release actuator? Hopi...

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The replacement passenger side axle blew apart at the joint. He put the original back in it for testing purposes. It was fine when I had it replaced (being proactive since it had 188k on it). The mechanic wants to rule out if it was a bad part by driving the original one around for a couple of weeks...

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So the mechanic just called and said he could not get the noise to repeat. His tow truck driver told him it was making a loud noise when he was rolling it up the flatbed so I know I'm not hallucinating. He's wondering if a control arm or unibody frame part or motor mount is cracked ( or rusted thru ...

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Yeah the passenger side is more complicated and involved to replace. Several of us here have posted the difficulties in replacing the pass side, so maybe your mechanic had some difficulties and something didn't go back together properly? Let us know what you find Interesting. I personally did the t...

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10 years ago I pulled my 5 spd trans and replaced it with the 6 spd on my '03 base model (~93k miles). Have had zero issues until recently (188k miles). 2 weeks ago, I blew my driver side cv axle. I had my mechanic replace it and while up on the hoist, had him replace the passenger side as well. Thi...

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Anyone here ever remove and replace the rear liftgate assembly? I'm picking up a used 1 tonight and just started wondering how big of a job it is and how heavy this liftgate is. I'm hoping I can remove the lift glass to lighten the assembly up a bit.

Mike

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I will check out that site. Thx!

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In search of an 03-08 liftgate/hatch. This is a long shot but I prefer red (like my avatar pic) so I don't have to paint it.

Mike

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There appears to be 2 different drum brake shoe widths available for the base Vibe fwd? Anyone know which is correct? I see varying descriptions anywhere from 1-13/32" wide to 1-51/64" wide to 1.57" wide (Napa). Most part numbers I see all contain "785" in them so I'm guessi...

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Thanks for posting this. My latch assy has been sticky so I just placed an order for an OEM one on Amazon.com. Looking for a hatch release cable has proven to be difficult. Wondering if the 03-03 Matrix and Corolla Dorman 912-065 cable is a direct replacement for our 03-08 Vibes? Did you want a hoo...

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SeattleJeremy confirmed it is the same (and reading the Amazon.com review).

viewtopic.php?p=524758#p524758

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SeattleJeremy wrote: ↑Wed Apr 03, 2019 12:00 pm I was pretty sure the cable was the same, and checking Amazon confirmed it. Top review says they are the same
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CPYB6IE

Thanks for the info and the link! Just ordered 1.

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Thanks for posting this. My latch assy has been sticky so I just placed an order for an OEM one on Amazon.com. Looking for a hood release cable has proven to be difficult. Wondering if the 03-03 Matrix and Corolla Dorman 912-065 cable is a direct replacement for our 03-08 Vibes?

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Does anyone know if the 03-08 Corolla Matrix hood release cable is the same as the one for the -03 -08 Vibe? I know the hood latch assy is the same. I found a Dorman 912-065 on Amazon.com that looks similar for ~$19. Doing a Vibe specific search shows 1 for ~$41.

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ehoff121 wrote:http://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/pont ... sembly,803

The Dorman branded lights are $32.50 for the pair, plus shipping (around $10 via ground)

Thank you for that link! I just ordered a pair.

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Pretty sure the fog light is a sealed unit and the lens is not sold separately. Thanks for the info! That would make sense since I don't see any lens covers only on Ebay. Currently, my lens cover is not a sealed unit :roll: Guess I'll have to bite the bullet and spend the $80 :( Next question.... A...

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Anyone have a source for the driving light lens (in/below bumper)? I've only found the entire housing and lens for $40 each on Ebay.

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I just dropped a hundred dollar bill on a battery since it seemed like my 6 year old battery gave up the ghost. Turning over the engine at cold, it is real sluggish and when it's hot, I need to tap on the starter with a hammer so seems to me like my starter is the culprit. Rather than dropping anoth...

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I found this $10 app OBD Fusion: https://www.obdsoftware.net/software/obdfusion and e-mailed them asking about reading and logging O2 sensor data and here was their response: "Yes, OBD Fusion can read O2 sensor data (as long as your vehicle supports it). It can log data to CSV file, and it can ...

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Hmmm.... Don't have an Android phone

Guess I'll start with pulling and checking my plugs. Then I guess I'll have to talk to my mechanic. I believe he said he could check the O2 sensors.

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I'm guessing the scan tool I use to read and clear codes (HarborFreight) probably won't work either?

http://www.harborfreight.com/can-obd-ii ... -9479.html

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If you have an Android phone, you can test the O2 functions yourself with a $15 bluetooth adapter, along with the free Torque App. Yes, I was referring to the monitors. And, sorry, didn't know the wiring was different for the pre and post O2s. Found what I think might be a similar app for iPhone bu...

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....e-ready flags. ??? Do you mean watch and wait to see if I get another P0420 code? Sounds like the pre and post cat O2 sensors are identical? I think he means to wait for the monitors to clear.. And no the sensors are not identical. Electrically they are but the first O2 has much shorter wiring....

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jayoldschool wrote:....e-ready flags.

??? Do you mean watch and wait to see if I get another P0420 code?

Sounds like the pre and post cat O2 sensors are identical?

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Ok, I thought with 147,000 miles on a 2003 base model, a cat might just go bad so what might cause a cat to go bad if it's not crumbling? I just replaced the plugs less than 10,000 miles ago. Also cleaned the throttle body too. My mechanic also mentioned that the O2 sensor after the 1st cat could be...

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Anyone on the board here have to replace their catalytic converter and if so, did you go with a dealer OEM or a Magnaflow or some other brand? My mechanic says he hasn't had much luck with the aftermarket brands and that he never sees an OEM cat from a dealer ever come back to his shop. He's a stand...

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Looks like HottExhaust has their own branding of the tubing since I see a 3rd option for the catalytic converter assembly with their description "Magnaflow Core-Hottexhaust Tubing"? This 3rd option is even cheaper yet for the cat

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Just wanted to recommend Hott Exhaust for any Magnaflow parts you may need. Be sure and use the link "Get Coupons" on their homepage. Tell them what part/s you're wanting and they'll send you a coupon code to use to save a ton of money. They also offer free shipping. WOW!!! Thanks for the...

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I've been throwing a P0420 code lately on my base model 2003 FWD with ~148,000 miles. I can drive around town without throwing it but get out on the highway at 75mph for an hour or more and the check engine light comes on and it's the same code. I'm guessing my catalytic converter is failing since a...

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Salsa Guy wrote:I went with a Vibrant Resonator and MagnaFlow muffler cat back system. Cost about $120 for the parts and $100 for the install.

You found a Magnaflow catback system for $120?

I'm seeing over $500 for my 2003 base Vibe FWD.

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I just put the arm back on as is and tightened it down nice and tight hoping maybe the splines on the shaft will embed into the soft wiper arm material enough to work. Time will tell if this works or not.

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Anyone know where I can buy a driver side windshield wiper arm? Did a Google search that resulted in a lot of dead ends. I noticed my wiper "re-positioned" itself this weekend. I assumed something came loose and the splines stripped out. Sure enough. The nut was not as tight as I would hav...

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I've done the swap also. During the swap, I replaced: new flywheel (and ARP bolts) http://www.twosrus.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=304 new aftermarket clutch new front struts (since it was apart anyway) Here's a "How To" thread but unfortunately, the pics are no longer shown: h...

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I think I have the same problem for over 2 years on my '06 Base Vibe. When I start on a cold day (about -4F all the way to 21F) the RPM is about 2 000 (some times at 0rpm for 1 to 3 minutes, but the engine is running and I can drive without problems weird??). When I'm in third gear (or second and f...

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I assume going ahead and replacing the throttle body gasket is a good idea too, right? For how cheap that gasket is, I would. The old one may not come off nicely anyway. Get some throttle body cleaner and clean your TB while you're at it since it is apart. Tip - There are a couple of coolant lines ...

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