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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5jM3eWaQzA Remove the display module part of the head unit carefully Remove all the tiny screw as they are the 1/8" box nut socket Carefully re solder all the contact at the aux port (good flow) move one of the 1/8 screw and fasten below aux hole to make it secu...

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I am using tooth pick to try temporary secure the port for now.Totally understand the frustration. the worsted it become when car get hot in summer month. I think would need to open the thing to fix the solder joins too bad my eyes is not good as i first brought it 15 years ago. I will try take some...

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I got my P0441. Caused by gas tank neck where meet the filler cap gasket is getting rust/garnish build up. I spray carb cleaner at the rag(liberally), and using the soaked rag rub and clean the filler neck and gasket mating surface thoroughly until it looks like the factory grey colour. Clean the sc...

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Does anyone consider using door checker with stronger indent feel from lexus CT..could be also HS? Or you can rebuilt a door checker see video below just flip the rubber spacer around and use lithium grease ( not his petroleum bearing grease-since rubber swell and break down with petroleum type grea...

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next step has to find the "2M" terminal

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Journey of finding all the plugs in hope somehow they are somewhat pre wired......chances is getting slim looking at the harness 82151 from the above diagram HE2 plug(not IE2-correction) should be at the "burnt orange" colour electrical tape One interesting observation, Toyota does know ho...

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tpollauf wrote: ↑Thu Jun 13, 2019 11:22 pm Nice write-up !

Thanks Tpollauf !

NASA soldering standards

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-ymw7d_nYo

Also confirmed from the HTR Mirror fuse that it does have 12V when enable rear defogger

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Reference website
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/hea ... vy.377840/

Also look at the common ground wire that terminated and bundled with my power mirror wires

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Actual vs diagram Link below also talks about different Molex connectors toyota uses.. it appear the connectors can be different shape that dependent on the connectors ( 8 pins.. 10 pins, they can be different) so have to pay attention on sourcing parts https://blog.machanon.net/2013/05/13/diy-how-t...

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i do not believe the mirrors are plug and play. keep us posted though, i am curious. Yes you are right. I took the door panel out..the other end only have 3 pin so it is missing the 4 th heater power...so it is basically have to run another wire from there to the defrost relay. I have taken a lot o...

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I should had posted my thread in here

viewtopic.php?f=28&t=47032

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At the self serve wrecker yard has a 09 matrix and a 09 awd vibe. I bring the vibe mirror to the matrix mirror to match them up and they are identical. They both have the same round 4 pins connector. Vibe only has 3 wire and Matrix has 4 which come with the heated feature. I should had take picture ...

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Went to local junkyard since it is nice weather, for me it is a candy store. got a pair of heated mirror from CDN matrix with 4 wires into the plug. I hope it is a simple plug and play. I will let you folks posted. Trix mirror.jpg When you go to cash and pull wrecker, in addition to your handy tool,...

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changing T chain cover is a big job. I will suggest you put some dye at the engine oil and uv light. make sure a good diagnostic before throw parts in..https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=839jfHLs5aI

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Does anybody thought of doing heated mirror transplant from a 09+ Matrix or roller with a heated mirror?

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Thanks Pr0230 for the tips, I also wants to add my experience for experienced very loose e brake cable. Before doing ebrake cable adjustment, I suggest examine whether the rear calipers are not seized.Based on numerous forum for XB/Matrix/Prius which all uses the integrated rear ebrakes , due to age...

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Check your wiring for your IGN system as well
https://share.qclt.com/%E4%B8%B0%E7%94% ... 020000.pdf
something was chew chew chewing my sparking coil wire

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Usually around 60k mi-95 k miles will start using oil it is dependent manufacturing tolerance, driving habits, oil change frequency. In many case if car use oil can still last 200k. This is dependent whether ever let the engine run dry. Even one single instance of letting the engine ran dry can be b...

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you can keep pounding your lock cylinder with WD40 or dip the key with engine oil of your choice into lock cylinder. You should insert and pull out your key 100 times in quick succession to loosen the plates.
do u have original keys or copied key?

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I can duplicate your issue if I put a un recognized OBD 2 dongo in the under dash OBD socket. It seems your ECU is in a tech inspection(check) mode that disable all ABS and TC..etc and your millage won't accumulate and AC wont kick in. Can you check if there are water leak in your car interior or yo...

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At low load, oil flowing into the combustion chamber was found to be the major consumption source (90 percent), while the contributions of oil evaporation and of blowby entrainment became more significant with increasing engine load. ftp://ftp.astmtmc.cmu.edu/docs/gas/emissions_task_force/minutes/20...

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from my experience, if you punch your brake pedal very hard and only stop till the last split second , then chances creating flat spot is very high, My fd took my car to do a time trial down slope at a winding road from a ski hill. When we reached bottom of the hill, smell came out from front brakes...

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I think there was a recall on your vintage of Vibe,corolla, Trix about defective solder joints on Delphi supplied ECM. http://media.toyota.ca/releases/toyota-canada-announces-voluntary-safety-recall-on-certain-toyota-corolla-and-corolla-matrix-models-to-replace-engine-control-module Someone in your ...

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I got the same thing but I believe it is just injector dirty making un smooth fuel management mode transition. Put a bottle of concentrate fuel injector and drive your car aggressivly for 20 miles would help. Motormaster red concentrate fuel injector cleaner. I found that usually occurs in damp spri...

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I m from Toronto. Dealership close in long weekend when I usually do my LOF. Most of the car's life was done in GM dealers, they listed PF 1233 as the correct filter PN regardless of which vibe model yrs.03-08 with 1.8L engine or 09-10 with 2.4 L shallow oil pan version of 2az fe engine. As an resul...

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it is not cold by default. Even I tried to add few ounce of charge. The charge carrying capacity in the Vibe AC system is very small. Adding a 2-3 ounce over will make your system trips on high pressure in high ambient/stop and go traffic. In 90F ambient, your air vent temperature should be 42-44F o...

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Does it occur when your a/c is on?

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I did develop a counter measure by do a double twist at the key to "free up" the stuck mechanism when i start my car lower than 35F. no zip noise .
Ridgeline also uses starter sourced by Denso
http://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/foru ... 24804.html

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He is talking about the red and white wire at the molex connector at the turn signal switch. on a picture with a "PI" written on it. I did what the instruction said and brought a used toyota relay and a cheapo ebay camry fog lights . without cutting any cable ( beside create the self made ...

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Faint Ticking noise at 50km/hr or 35 mph..Many people might thought it is a wheel bearing is busted but it is not.. You hear by rolling down the window driving at the road lining with fence/wall/building at 80 F ambient/23 C+. It sounds like a axle noise, but the noise persist even you engage your b...

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I guess putting dialectic grease at sensor terminal helps

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I called the dealer's service department point blank asking how much they charge for a Vibe's WS fluid.
They told me Dextron VI would be the correct one...

Then I said "Okay Then"...

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I found a good site on doing a complete /partial flush from T nation, Thanks Hardtop
http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/104-5 ... -pics.html
I also add the diagram for the best return line disconnect location

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I got the 2.4L 5 speed auto. When you pass the car usually experience a "wind up" moment (4000rpm -5000rpm) before it shift to the correct gear. This is very pronounce when you need to accelerate quickly on a super short dual function merge lane that end with a exit lane to transfer from o...

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starter did engage so i would look closely at da electrical side.

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http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raframe ... de=1442296

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http://www.archivedsites.com/techlink/2 ... -tips.html
Even GM said it is WS series

Engine Mechanics Bullitens
http://sandyblogs.com/techlink/wp-conte ... letins.pdf

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The shifter is stiff? so tiff that even you force your way through the slot it will start grinding gear?

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rouge, I am glad everything went out very well,I know you had been waiting anxiously for it to be arrived and now the repair is a success. Genvibe is a very good forum for all the Vibe owners out there sharing information to each other. One more bonus, by remove and reinstall my steering wheel last ...

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Sorry, which year?

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Current factory Clockspring

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a good diy guide for remote starthttp://www.the12volt.com/installbay/for ... 29978~PN~1

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26k miles, back pads still have 90% left and front pads have 85% left. Just glaze off some surface rust from winter.

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My roomate she is got a very sensitive nose, and addicted to scentsy products ;) There are three possibilities. 1. Electrical/ blower problems 2. Moisture problem 3. Air conditioning problem PSY and Chia had went trough the item 1. I have to agree the 03-08 Vibe the hamster power blower is not very ...

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My speed sensor connector is cover with lot of mud. we drive at gravel road daily.
need to brush the mud off.

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CRC QD electronic cleaner from NAPA only 4.50.

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Lots of interesting acronyms. Sorry Toyota, but Office Space comes to mind when I hear TPS long before your Toyota Production System does. :lol: What's the interesting part of page 110? A little dated, NUMMI is mentioned a few times -- sad. It should be 108. I hope we all "Took A Bath" to...

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