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There are three "Exhaust Heat Shield. Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield." listed on that site, with three different part numbers. Judging by the picture on the site and Eloi's description, the one required is the more expensive one. I believe this heat shield is required for normal operation, ...

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Top shield. Yes I gotta trust the shop cause I won't pay more than 250$ to get a damn shield installed...

To 2006, don't know how you get 37$ for the shield. On that site, I get close to 200$...

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Hello, Just had to replace the manifold header on my Vibe 2010, base, 2.4L (227,000 km). But the heating shield was all rusted and could not be put back in place, a new part cost around $250 here in Canada, so the garage told me not to bother with it, that it was not necessary... I'm not so sure abo...

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Also my vibe is past the 5 year mark but well under the recommended 240, 000 km mark(currently at 136, 000). Should I be concerned at all? Thanks in advance! I'm asking myself the same question. My Vibe is a 2009 (bought in 2008) which now has 177,000 km (110,000 miles) and I never changed the cool...

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Toyota wants to make a fix to make sure the canister problem won't come back again. But my car is 6-years old, with 164,000 km and I just had the canister problem a couple weeks ago. The cost of that fix is more than $300 including labor. I just called another local place (which specialize in repair...

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The car is at the Toyota dealer today. They found it's the canister that is faulty, but there is also a modification to make. I have to go back tomorrow as they had to order the canister from GM, Toyota wasn't able to get it before 2 weeks and I need the car ready for Friday... Total cost of the rep...

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Well, the codes came back yesterday. I'll go to a local Toyota dealer next Wednesday. I trust Toyota more than GM to find the problem quickly. Now, hopefully it won't cost me an arm and a leg...

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I threw the same codes on my 2010 Vibe. Spent a fair amount of time researching the issue and it's likely water/gasoline in the charcoal canister. Second most likely reason is the vapor canister purge valve is plugged or broken. Cheapest place I found the canister was on Amazon. Right now the AC De...

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According to this: http://www.justanswer.com/pontiac/8dskm-pontiac-vibe-codes-p043e-p043f-p02401-p02419-pontiac.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; "the odds are there is going to be a wiring issue to the pump or the filter is plugged or the canister is bad or the leak...

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This is a very common problem toyotas have then water gets into the charcoal canister. You'll need to replace the charcoal canister and blow out the lines. Thanks for the info. Is is a part that is expensive? Could a used part do the job? How long does this take to be changed? Can it be done by any...

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Hello, I never had a single problem with that great car for 6Â½ years now (164,000 km), but got my first check engine warnings last friday, with the VSC OFF flashing, as well as the stabilitrak and check engine signals being lit. The car was still running fine, so I disconnected the battery this wee...

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kumquat wrote:
Eloi wrote:Another question: does the Vibe 2009-2010 share the same wiper motor and controller with the Matrix 2009-2010? This could be good to know if I have to look for these parts.
Yes.

Thanks.

Eloi

Another question: does the Vibe 2009-2010 share the same wiper motor and controller with the Matrix 2009-2010? This could be good to know if I have to look for these parts.

Eloi

star_deceiver wrote:Pull one at a time, clean it and test.

I'm no mechanic. Is it tough to do?

Eloi

If you shake them and they start you probably have debris in the internal gear mechanism of the wiper motor assembly. Probably something small that periodically lodges itself somewhere it shouldn't when you stop them. Or (if the electric motor has brushes) the brushes have corroded or seized in pla...

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I have the same problem with my 2009 Vibe..Of course it is just out of warranty so have to deal with it...I tried to lube the shaft with no luck...I am thinking it could be the stalk connection...What was your problem ???Anton Hi there, many months later, did you fix your problems? As for me, when ...

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Hello, I'm having problems with my wipers. It's been a while that sometimes the wipers won't work when I start them, that I have to get outside and "shake" them a bit to have them start. But now it's worse, when they're started, they go fine at the intermittent speed and the slower speed, ...

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It's been now 5 years since I bought my Vibe 2009. Now with 139,000 km. Only 2 payments to do and it'll be completely mine... Still very satisfied.

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The knobs on the factory radio of my 2009 Vibe were still working fine when the unit got removed to make room for my new Pioneer AVH-P3300BT.

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Quote, originally posted by LarryKingsShoes »Congrats on the new receiver. It seems like Pioneer is a solid choice. If I could have installed any head unit in my Vibe, I would have gone with one of the Pioneer AVIC navigation systems. Unfortunately, they were out of my budget and the cheapest of the...

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I was a bit tired with the stock radio of my 2009 Pontiac Vibe, and I decided to jump the gun and buy this nice little thing to replace it:http://www.pioneerelectronics....300BTThe reviews I read were pretty much all positive, I checked out some YouTube videos about it and it looks to be working gre...

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One of my buddies just bought a 2005 Vibe (he's loving it so far) but his radio is broken. I was thinking of selling him my own radio and get an aftermarket one myself (with more functions like a USB port). Would my radio fit in his 2005 Vibe? Would he need a plate adapter? How much is a 2009 radio ...

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Quote, originally posted by BLargal »My 09 vibe's defogger won't turn off either unless I push the button, I was so used to my old car having it turn off automaticly that when I looked down and saw it was still on after an hour of driving I just figured it didn't turn off by itself and was like &quo...

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It did it again this morning. Looks like the humidity might be more of a problem than the cold weather itself. Or probably the combination of the two.In any ways, I'm starting looking for the windshield wipers' motor. First, is there one motor for both wipers or do they have one motor each? Second, ...

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Quote, originally posted by star_deceiver Â»Never had that problem. Was there snow on the windshield?No snow on the windshield at all.And you know what? This morning, it was colder than yesterday (-14Ã‚Â°C) and the wipers were working just fine.This is really weird...

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Did this happen to anyone living in places with cold weather? This morning, for the third time in the last couple weeks, when I started the engine at -10Â°C, the front wipers didn't work. They were not jammed with ice or anything, they just didn't work, even when trying to move them manually outside...

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[QUOTE=Also, to answer your question, yes Vibe GT = Matrix XRS. The XRS has IRS (Independent Rear Suspension) just like the Vibe GT (and AWD) does.[/QUOTE]OK, so I do have a 2009 Vibe, but with the 2.4L engine. Is the same as the Matrix XR? If not, what is the exact Toyota comparative?Thanks.

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I'm just back from a 3,300 km family camping trip with my Vibe hauling the 1,400 lb pop-up, in very hot weather (from Quebec City to Cape May, NJ, with a step in Lake George, NY). The Vibe hauls very well, you'll be able to haul a small trailer without any problems. I do have the 2.4L engine, but th...

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The full warranty of my 2009 Vibe is coming to an end (the car just reached 59,000 km, full warranty is 3-year/60,000 km in Canada). I was wondering if it was worth it to pay around $150 to have a full check-up done at the GM car dealer. I never ever had a problem with the car so far, but I'm thinki...

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Quote, originally posted by beemerphile1 Â»In my signature you can see my car and Aliner hard-sided pop-up. I purchased them both in the fall of 2009 and have pulled the trailer about 2,300 miles this spring. Just pulled 300 miles over Memorial day weekend.My trailer manufacturer claims that it weig...

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Anyone in the province of Quebec, Canada received the recall letter so far? Nothing on my side yet...

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Salut Christo!!Congrat for the new Vibe!!

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Quote, originally posted by star_deceiver Â»I read that too... 100'000 Vibes, not bad for a 2 year run!I wouldn't mind a little more info on the 2 Vibes tested. Engine/tranny/gear tranny was in....Make it a 3-year run, cause the 2009 Vibes were selling in the beginning of 2008. I bought mine in Marc...

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Quote, originally posted by slmclarengt Â»I've got the 2.4L engine and I used 5w-30 per dealer and mechanic recommendation. They even said 5w-20 practically does not exist.Really? Cause I've always used 5W20 in my 2009 Vibe and all places I went to do the oil changes (not just the GM dealers) tell m...

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Quote, originally posted by Caretaker Â»For those of you who let your On-star lapse, can you confirm that the green lights go out on the rear view mirror? Mine are still on despite my ending my free service a month ago. I thought the lights went out when the service ends. And yes, my credit card was...

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Quote, originally posted by 09vGT Â»If I were to go to the Toyota dealership to get a cabin air filter for a 2009 Matrix fit my 2009 Vibe? I went to my local Pontiac dealership today and the parts department said that there were none available.. he said probably because they are so new... This doesn...

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Quote, originally posted by j42.snyder Â»Eloi-My transmission comment probably helps explain the difference in mileage between mine and yours. I see you have the manual - which is actually rated to use over 7.0L/100km hwy. I believe mine's rated at 6.9.When I bought it, I figured that it should at l...

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Quote, originally posted by Underdog »Oh, my only real complaint is the bad blind spots at the rear quarters. I'm always afraid I'm going to run over someone when I back out of a parking spot! Yes, that's the only thing I really don't like on the 2009 Vibe. The rear vision is awful and I also don't ...

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Quote, originally posted by j42.snyder Â»Just a quick note about the 2.4 transmissions. I'm not quite sure why the gearing is so different - but as the manual transmission is geared quite low, the automatic is rather steep for top gear - which is probably why it can pull off better fuel economy. I'v...

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Quote, originally posted by j42.snyder Â»Wow Vibe 2009 - you must have a heavy foot, or get stuck in a lot of city traffic around Regina. I've always managed fantastic mileage when out in your area.The WORST average I've managed on a tank so far (2.4 Auto) was 8.2L/100km. My last tank, using regular...

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Quote, originally posted by star_deceiver Â»If you're going for the 2.4 be prepared to shell out some big $$$, as that vehicle will be loaded to the nuts. When I was shopping for my '09, I looked at the 2.4's. They were all overoptioned and all had the up level slushbox. That was not true when I bou...

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I foound this article about this:http://news.car2be.com/2009/06...and-2/From what I understand, it just says that there will be a last Vibe for 2010, not that the Vibe will survive after 2010.

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Quote, originally posted by michaelgt Â»I continued my Onstar without delay. My wife was not happy, but I said that the $200 was my insurance since it was the vehicle she drove. I indicated that I wanted to pay the price to have the capability for her in the event of emergency.$200 for 1 year? That ...

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I called OnStar this morning. My 1-year free plan is now over and I just discovered I was billed $28.16 on my credit card to continue the service until June 11. As I don't really use it, I think it's too expensive at $24.95 per month, plus $50 for 100 minutes (I'm in Canada, I'm sure it's cheaper in...

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I live in the Quebec City, QC era in Quebec, Canada and it seems I'm seeing more an more 2009 Vibes (new generation) lately on the road.But I've been on a short trip to the USA this week. In 3 days in New Hampshire around Concord, Manchester, Hampton Beach, Portsmouth and the likes, I saw absolutely...

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Quote, originally posted by tnpartsguy »I totally disagree. Parts WILL be a problem. If you don't believe me, try getting interior trim for a 2004 Olds. Try getting a lower dash pad for a 2004 Chevy SSR. We're talking 5 year old cars here that GM doesn't give a DAMN about. I still have 2 of the SSR ...

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Quote, originally posted by keithvibe »go to toyota.. it's the same mechanics and it will be cheaper for parts there anywaysI know but still, there are many parts (save for the engine) that are specifically "GM" that won't be available at Toyota dealers.

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Quote, originally posted by kowell Â»I sad day but at least we have nothing to be scared of. This is just like the day Oldsmobile got the axe. GM is still there, still obliged to manufacture spare for the next 10 years and to stand behind our warranties like any other GM car.That being said; Why the...

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I'm REALLY disappointed by today's news. At least, I was pretty sure that the Vibe would continue as a Chevy or something. Now, it's completely dead...If I had known, I would have bought the Matrix...I feel like a complete sucker, even though I love the car so far.I was planning on keeping my 2009 V...

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Quote, originally posted by Wolfman213 Â»I've owned:2000 Sunfire2004 Grand Am GT1998 Grand Prix GT2006 VibeTrans Am's have always been my favorite cars, but oddly enough, I've never owned one. I have, however, owned a 92 RS 25th Anniv. and 93 Z28 brother of the Firebird/TALong time Pontiac customer ...

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